Read Academy Education, Ilford
Read Academy Education is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Ilford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Read Academy Education in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read Academy Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Read Academy Education are Apex Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Apex Secondary School for Boys (0.2 miles), Apex Secondary School for Girls (0.2 miles) and Beehive Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
Apex Primary SchoolApex Secondary School for BoysApex Secondary School for GirlsBeehive Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (5.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ilford Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coventry Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Read Academy Education stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 742 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Redbridge (338), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Ofsted also found the school was not keeping to the terms of its registration (for example its age range or pupil numbers).
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read Academy Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Social & online
Keep up with Read Academy Education
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Read Academy Education.
- The Skill AcademyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stepforward Tuitions Ltd220m away · Not yet graded
- All Stars Out of School Club Ilford250m away · Not yet graded
- Educare Children's Centre Ilford620m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Tuition Ltd850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 88 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
280 pupils
300 places
20 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford
Across Redbridge council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,422
Got 1st preference
68.4%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
6.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
280
Total Pupils
164
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Read Academy Education
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Read Academy Education
What are GCSE results like at Read Academy Education?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read Academy Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Read Academy Education's Ofsted rating?
Read Academy Education was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
Does Read Academy Education meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2023, Read Academy Education met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education has around 280 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Read Academy Education have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Skill Academy (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Read Academy Education?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 88 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education is at 34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)