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Ilford County High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan opportunities to revisit previous learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers encourage pupils to be independent.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders acknowledge the need to offer more extracurricular activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have provided responses in Ofsted surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying, when picked up, is dealt with firmly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have refined the curriculum and support academic pressures.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does not happen often and is dealt with firmly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep safe in the local area and online.
Extracurricular Offerings: Reasonable range of clubs provided, but needs expansion.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders recognize the need for more extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students in sixth form are well supported with university applications.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Form tutors and leaders advise on university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND pupils is strong with regular support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose one subject from food technology, design and technology, art, music, or physical education.
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Ilford County High School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1138 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 97% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

99.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.5 - 13.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 97% 34% 36%
Grade 5 or above A Level 26.70% - 2.90%
Day Fees - - -
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Ilford County High School Reviews
3 (2 reviews)
They use a pointless one way system that just inconveniences everyone and the teachers themselves dont even follow it
The sixth form sucks and you would here this all the time by the lower years and the current sixth formers and the 2024 a level results proves it
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.77 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 77.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 45.3% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 56.7% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 33.11% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 86% 17.93% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 93% 22.59% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 7.62 3.68 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 94.71% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 179 184 144
Pupils staying in education 99% 93.43% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 1% 16.76% 32.75%
School sixth forms 96% 63.24% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 2% 3.43% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 10.1% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.86% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.73 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 78.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 49.24% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 59.56% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 36.32% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 79% 21.6% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 94% 27.36% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 7.64 3.94 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 96.86% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 119 181 140
Pupils staying in education 99% 96.24% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 19.24% 34.03%
School sixth forms 97% 64.24% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.9% 10.38%
Other education destinations 3% 10.24% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.24% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.24% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.88 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 75.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 96% 2 46.29% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 2 58.58% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 97% 36.63% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 76% 1 22.38% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 87% 28.04% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 7.31 3.97 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 91.67% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 117 164 135
Pupils staying in education 98% 89.9% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 12.95% 33.3%
School sixth forms 95% 63.86% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 1% 3.38% 8.45%
Other education destinations 3% 9.81% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.71% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.78 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 74.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 1 46.17% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 59.22% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 98% 35.78% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 77% 10 21.78% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 87% 1 27.65% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 7.33 4.1 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 86.7% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 117 168 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 80.25% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 13.1% 28.32%
School sixth forms 91% 63.3% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 2.4% 9.07%
Other education destinations 4% 4.3% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.3% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.25% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.87 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 71.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 47.95% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 61.73% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 36.82% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 87% 25.91% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 88% 27.23% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 91.21% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 118 177 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 39.89% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider - 15.58% 30.56%
School sixth forms 98% 64.37% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 0.26% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.47% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.74% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.68% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.85 33.5 29.99
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.94 33.8 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 26.70% 14.39% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 118 162 201
Students staying in education 81% 77.65% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.41% 6.08%
Students entering employment 10% 9.71% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 6.41% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 44.05 36.79 33.4
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 44.17 37.32 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 46.7% 21.65% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 142 170 248
Students staying in education 75% 78.94% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.29% 5%
Students entering employment 4% 4.94% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 8.65% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.96 4 31.38 29.38
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.35 4 32.41 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 37.5% 14.68% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 181 155 231
Students staying in education 74% 75.06% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 4.13% 7.78%
Students entering employment 10% 9.5% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 7.13% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.77 31.85 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.78 2 32.85 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 29.1% 14.99% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 8 3
Students staying in education 7 13.19% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.31% 5.54%
Students entering employment 5% 7.81% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 4% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.94 28.55 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.85 30.79 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 32.6% 15.09% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 5 14.06% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.59% 6.37%
Students entering employment 3% 9.29% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 5.29% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
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19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ilford County High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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