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Ilford County High School is a selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Redbridge). It has about 1,180 boys aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | King Solomon High School | |
| 0.6 | Caterham High School | |
| 1.1 | Oaks Park High School | |
| 1.2 | Beal High School | |
| 1.3 | Valentines High School | |
| 1.6 | West Hatch High School | |
| 1.7 | Seven Kings School | |
| 1.9 | ATAM Academy | |
| 1.9 | The Palmer Catholic Academy | |
| 2.0 | Woodbridge High School | |
| 2.1 | The Ursuline Academy Ilford | |
| 2.1 | Wanstead High School |
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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