Ilford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 12 schools in Ilford, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 186Ark Isaac Newton AcademyIlford · Academy All-through56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,777 students
- 281Loxford SchoolIlford · Academy All-through54.4 Attainment 8 · 2,799 students
- 381Aldborough Primary SchoolIlford · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 476SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolIlford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 571Downshall Primary SchoolIlford · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 671Farnham Green Primary SchoolIlford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 769The Ursuline Academy IlfordIlford · Academy Secondary56.1 Attainment 8 · 743 students
- 868Beal High SchoolIlford · Academy Secondary52.0 Attainment 8 · 2,615 students
- 963Winston Way AcademyIlford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 616 students
- 1054The Palmer Catholic AcademyIlford · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 1,132 students
- 1137Forest AcademyIlford · Academy Secondary42.2 Attainment 8 · 749 students
- 1232St Aidan's Catholic Primary AcademyIlford · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ark Isaac Newton Academy Ilford · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 85.6 Top 25% | 56.7 Attainment 8 | 1,777 |
| 2 | Loxford School Ilford · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 54.4 Attainment 8 | 2,799 |
| 3 | Aldborough Primary School Ilford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.7 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 4 | SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Ilford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 5 | Downshall Primary School Ilford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.4 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 6 | Farnham Green Primary School Ilford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.4 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 7 | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | 56.1 Attainment 8 | 743 |
| 8 | Beal High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 2,615 |
| 9 | Winston Way Academy Ilford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 616 |
| 10 | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 1,132 |
| 11 | Forest Academy Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 42.2 Attainment 8 | 749 |
| 12 | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Ilford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
Ark Isaac Newton Academy in Ilford leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Ilford with a Success Index (England) of 85.6. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider London academies & free schools league table, every school on the Ilford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Ilford?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy in Ilford, London ranks first among academies & free schools in Ilford with a Success Index (England) of 85.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,777).
How are academies & free schools in Ilford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.