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Ilford County High School

Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB

Community school · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

75.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Super-selective
Exam system
GL Assessment

Places are offered to the highest scorers first - distance is not a tie-breaker for the top marks.

Redbridge grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
75.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
67.8%
Basics 9-5
97.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

75.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2377.446.4
2023/2477.446.4
2024/2575.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.770.00
2023/24+0.870.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.8%
EBacc APS
7.32
EBacc 9-5
74.4%
EBacc 9-4
87.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.23
A*-A Grades
47.7%
A*-B Grades
70.5%
AAB+ %
35.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Redbridge Alternative Provision
0.68 km away · Pupil referral unit
Requires improvement
King Solomon High School
0.75 km away · Voluntary aided school
Requires improvement
Caterham High School
1.07 km away · Community school
Good
New Rush Hall School
1.1 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Oaks Park High School
1.8 km away · Community school
Good

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About Ilford County High School

Ilford County High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.5. The school has around 1,126 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ilford County High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2026 — 2024+ framework
  2. Sept 2021 — Good
  3. Nov 2007 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ilford County High School

What is Ilford County High School's Ofsted rating?
Ilford County High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Ilford County High School's latest exam results?
Ilford County High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ilford County High School located?
Ilford County High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge (IG6 2JB).
How many pupils attend Ilford County High School?
Ilford County High School has around 1,126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ilford County High School with other schools?
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