New Rush Hall School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
New Rush Hall School excels at supporting pupils who have struggled elsewhere. Staff build trust quickly and help pupils develop the confidence and strategies they need to manage themselves and succeed. The school provides an exceptional range of experiences - from adventure centre stays and sporting competitions to cultural outings including the ballet and Shakespeare at the Globe - ensuring all pupils, regardless of disadvantage, can flourish.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusive practice with highly effective staff training and tailored support for all pupils
- Outstanding personal development programme including therapeutic sessions, mentoring, and extensive enrichment activities (fishing, music production, boxing, skiing, sailing, horse riding)
- Excellent attendance rates and behaviour improvements through strong staff-pupil relationships and personalised support
- High-quality teaching with strong subject knowledge and responsive curriculum adapted to pupils' emotional needs
- Comprehensive professional development for all staff ensuring expertise across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Fishing mentoring, music production, boxing, personal training, skiing, sailing, horse riding, sporting events, whole-school performances, overnight adventure centre stays, ballet, Shakespeare at the Globe, restaurant experiences, place of worship visits, festival celebrations, careers programme with guest speakers (RAF, music studios)
New Rush Hall School is an exceptional school that provides outstanding support for pupils with complex learning needs and personal barriers to learning. The school excels at inclusion, personal development, and helping disadvantaged pupils flourish academically and socially.
At a Glance
72.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
118%
Over capacity
94 pupils
80 capacity
14 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
16.37995%
Overall absence
47.57282%
Persistent absence
103
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
New Rush Hall School
Fairlop Primary School
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
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Mossford Green Primary School
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
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