Seven Kings School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Seven Kings School creates a welcoming and highly aspirational environment where pupils achieve extremely well academically while developing strong personal qualities. Teachers are highly skilled at understanding each child's needs and providing tailored support, whether for pupils with additional needs or those learning to read. The school offers extensive enrichment opportunities and excellent pastoral care, ensuring pupils feel safe, confident, and proud to be part of the community.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum building pupils' knowledge progressively from Reception through sixth form
- Teachers have extremely strong subject knowledge and systematically check understanding, quickly addressing misconceptions
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND enabling them to achieve strong outcomes
- Sharp focus on reading with highly effective personalised support for those who fall behind
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and very high attendance rates
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, debate club, chess club, school council, classroom monitors, playground monitors, mathematics and reading buddy programmes, careers fairs, mock interviews, work-based opportunities, trips, visiting workshops
Seven Kings School is an all-through community school serving pupils aged 4-18 with 2,196 pupils on roll. Evidence suggests the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since being judged outstanding in 2018.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
PD - Physical Disability
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
271 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has declined from 95% to 90%. Writing has declined from 90% to 83%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
29.6
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
79
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
2,189 pupils
2,240 capacity
51 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.91127%
Overall absence
13.60049%
Persistent absence
1,647
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
Seven Kings School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Aldborough Primary School
Downshall Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Winston Way Academy
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
South Park Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
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