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Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.8 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
132%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 75.7, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Almost all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 97% secure a grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. The school also excels in EBacc entry, with 98% of students participating, reflecting a robust curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 75.7 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 98% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 87% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian23.7%
Asian Pakistani23.3%
Asian Bangladeshi22.9%
Asian Other14.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White British0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.59191, 0.07699 · IG6 2JB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ilford County High School rated by Ofsted?
Ilford County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Ilford County High School a good school?
Ilford County High School scores 91.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ilford County High School in GCSEs?
Ilford County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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