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Valentines High School
Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.0 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,329
Capacity
1,288
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.6, placing it in the top 9% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with a notable 24% entering top-third institutions. Overall, the school’s high standards and strong community reputation make it a compelling choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 58.6 | Top 9% 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%. | 84% | Top 12% 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%. | 75% | Top 7% 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%. | 54% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
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%. | 80% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 191 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani27.9%
Asian Bangladeshi25.4%
Asian Indian15.7%
White Other7.8%
Asian Other6.6%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White British2.3%
Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.57427, 0.06677 · IG2 6HX
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102857
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.valentines-sch.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Valentines High School rated by Ofsted?
Valentines High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Valentines High School a good school?
Valentines High School scores 92.0/100 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 Valentines High School in GCSEs?
Valentines High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.6. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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