Redbridge Alternative Provision, Ilford
Redbridge Alternative Provision is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Ilford. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redbridge Alternative Provision in detail
Redbridge Alternative Provision in its own words
In its own words: "Redbridge Alternative Provision, where reflection unblocks potential, resilience is built, and aspirations are realised. Empowering students to thrive through growth, reflection, and the skills to overcome challenges."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Redbridge Alternative Provision (RAP) , a place where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. RAP is a school that provides support for pupils who have been, or who are at risk of, permanent exclusion from mainstream schools."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis and gymnastics.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2022/23, 44% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 22% to a further education college.
Who goes there
46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (93.3%) received SEN support and 1 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Fairlop, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fullwell Cross, 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement), Personal development (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
46.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Redbridge Alternative Provision
Year 11 Take the Wheel: Karting, Driving and Leadership
25 Sep 2026
Mason Wins People’s Choice Award for His Artwork
25 Sep 2026
Colours of Redbridge Creative Workshop
7 Sep 2026
RAP Students Celebrate Artistic Success
2 Sep 2026
Celebrating Our Year 11 Students’ Success
20 Aug 2026
Parent Consultation Day: That’s a RAP!
17 Jul 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 73
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 63 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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
31%
Available places
15 pupils
48 places
33 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
15
Total Pupils
10
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
1.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,392
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Redbridge Alternative Provision
What is Redbridge Alternative Provision's Ofsted rating?
Redbridge Alternative Provision was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Redbridge Alternative Provision?
No fixed boundary. When Redbridge Alternative Provision is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Redbridge Alternative Provision?
Redbridge Alternative Provision has around 15 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Redbridge Alternative Provision?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Redbridge Alternative Provision on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Redbridge Alternative Provision?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 63 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Redbridge Alternative Provision?
Redbridge Alternative Provision is at Starch House Lane, Fullwell Cross, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)