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Seven Kings School
Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7BT, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.1 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,192
Capacity
2,240
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 4% of schools, this all-through institution demonstrates strong academic performance, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.3, placing it in the top 11% nationally. An impressive 87% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 90% progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 87% recommending the school, though the EBacc entry rate of 30% may indicate a focus on specific subjects over a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 57.3 | Top 11% 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%. | 87% | Top 8% 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%. | 71% | Top 9% 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%. | 30% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 90% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 194 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (271 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani25.0%
Asian Bangladeshi24.8%
Asian Indian22.4%
Asian Other9.4%
White Other4.1%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White British1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.56851, 0.08589 · IG2 7BT
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102856
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sevenkings.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Seven Kings School rated by Ofsted?
Seven Kings School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2018.
Is Seven Kings School a good school?
Seven Kings School scores 96.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Seven Kings School?
Based on 271 Ofsted Parent View responses, Seven Kings School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Seven Kings School in GCSEs?
Seven Kings School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.3. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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