Explore other schools in this area
See every school around IG4 5LP on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Beal High School
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5LP, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.3 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,610
Capacity
2,840
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths (78%), and a significant 87% progress to university, with 21% entering top-third institutions. While the school excels in many areas, prospective parents may want to note that the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 59%.
Explore this location
Start from postcode IG4 5LP — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Beal High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 88% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 417 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.9%
Asian Bangladeshi20.6%
Asian Indian17.2%
Asian Other10.3%
White Other6.4%
Black African4.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other2.1%
White British1.8%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
Loading map…
51.58587, 0.05172 · IG4 5LP
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN140575
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bealhighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beal High School rated by Ofsted?
Beal High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is Beal High School a good school?
Beal High School scores 78.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Beal High School in GCSEs?
Beal High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near IG4 5LP?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near IG4 5LP with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.