Ilford County High School, based in Ilford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ilford County High School currently has around 1126 pupils on roll, which is about 132% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 23.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 23.3% , followed by bangladeshi at 22.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 95% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fremantle Road, Ilford, IG6 2JB |
| Website: | http://www.ichs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085516496 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gavin Barnett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 102850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 850 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1126 |
| Number of Boys: | 1126 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 23.70% | 267 |
| Pakistani | 23.30% | 262 |
| Bangladeshi | 22.90% | 258 |
| Other Asian | 14.70% | 166 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 26 |
| African | 1.80% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 14 |
| Other White | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White British | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.