Ilford County High School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Ilford, Ilford County High School draws applicants from across Redbridge and beyond. Entry at 11 is through the Redbridge selection test, which means demand is keen and the bar is set high. With 1,126 pupils against a stated capacity of 850, the school is operating well over its nominal size, a sign of just how sought-after a place here is. The intake is notably diverse, with around 62 per cent of pupils speaking English as an additional language.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 180 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 21 September 2021
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably among the strongest a parent will encounter: an Attainment 8 score of 75.7 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 97 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. Ofsted judged the school Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 19.3 is fairly typical for a busy state school, so these outcomes reflect academically able pupils being pushed to deliver.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.8%
- EHC plans
- 0.8%
- English as additional language
- 62.1%
- Free school meals
- 11.7%
Schools nearby
The Latymer School
London, Greater London
Bexley Grammar School
Welling, Greater London
Beths Grammar School
Bexley, Greater London
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup, Greater London
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
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Outstanding academic results and significant oversubscription make this a fiercely competitive option for academically strong boys. Families should prepare thoroughly for the GL-based Redbridge selection test across all four subjects.
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Ilford County High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.