Which is the best secondary school in Ilford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ilford County High School ranks first of 12 ranked secondary schools in Ilford, with an average Attainment 8 score of 75.7. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Ilford ranked?

Secondary schools are ranked by their average Attainment 8 score in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results; Progress 8 is suspended nationally, so it cannot be used. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many secondary schools are ranked in Ilford?

12 secondary schools in Ilford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Secondary schools in Ilford, ranked

The 12 secondary schools here are ranked by their average Attainment 8 score in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Progress 8 is suspended nationally for 2024/25 and 2025/26, so it cannot be used.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Ilford County High School
Community school

97%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

75.7

Attainment 8
2
Valentines High School
Community school

76%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

59.3

Attainment 8
3
Seven Kings School
Community school

71%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

57.3

Attainment 8
4
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Academy sponsor led

65%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

56.7

Attainment 8
5
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Academy converter

62%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

56.1

Attainment 8
6
Loxford School
Academy converter

60%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

54.4

Attainment 8
7
Oaks Park High School
Community school

58%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

53.5

Attainment 8
8
Beal High School
Academy converter

59%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

52.0

Attainment 8
9
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Academy converter

47%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

48.8

Attainment 8
10
King Solomon High School
Voluntary aided school

42%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

46.8

Attainment 8
11
Caterham High School
Community school

43%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

44.3

Attainment 8
12
Forest Academy
Academy sponsor led

37%

grade 5+ in Eng and maths

42.2

Attainment 8

Common questions

Which is the best secondary school in Ilford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ilford County High School ranks first of 12 ranked secondary schools in Ilford, with an average Attainment 8 score of 75.7. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Ilford ranked?: Secondary schools are ranked by their average Attainment 8 score in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results; Progress 8 is suspended nationally, so it cannot be used. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Ilford?: 12 secondary schools in Ilford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.