Schools in Ilford
56 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (12)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Community school | Most areas: Exceptional (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Ilford County High School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Loxford School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beal High School Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Caterham High School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Forest Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oaks Park High School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| King Solomon High School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–18 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Seven Kings School Community school | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–18 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (31)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School Community school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fullwood Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Aldborough Primary School Free schools | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Christchurch Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Clore Tikva School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cranbrook Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Farnham Green Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Goodmayes Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gordon Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mayespark Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mossford Green Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Parkhill Infants' School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parkhill Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Redbridge Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| South Park Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| William Torbitt Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Winston Way Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodlands Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Downshall Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fairlop Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gearies Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Glade Primary School Community school | Improved significantly (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Highlands Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newbury Park Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Uphall Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (13)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School Community special school | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 5–16 | — |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Free schools alternative provision | Good (2024) · previous system | 12–19 | — |
| Hatchside School Free schools special | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–7 | — |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Pupil referral unit | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 5–16 | — |
| Apex Primary School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Apex Secondary School for Boys Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Beehive Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Eastcourt Independent School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Endeavour House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–18 | — |
| Oak House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 10–17 | — |
| Read Academy Education Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–16 | — |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Pupil referral unit | No overall grade (2025) | 14–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.