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Read Academy Education
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD, Redbridge
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
290
Capacity
300
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9 and 75% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in core subjects. However, only 5% of students are entering the EBacc, which may indicate a limited focus on a broad academic curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment, but it may be beneficial to explore the school's approach to a wider range of subjects.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.9 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 75% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 50% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 5% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | No UK data |
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51.56261, 0.06687 · IG1 3BD
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN139826
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.readacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Read Academy Education rated by Ofsted?
Read Academy Education has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Read Academy Education a good school?
Read Academy Education scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Read Academy Education in GCSEs?
Read Academy Education achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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