Ilford secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 13 schools in Ilford, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 194Ilford County High SchoolIlford · Local authority Secondary75.7 Attainment 8 · 1,115 students
- 286Seven Kings SchoolIlford · Local authority All-through57.3 Attainment 8 · 2,189 students
- 386Ark Isaac Newton AcademyIlford · Academy All-through56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,777 students
- 481Loxford SchoolIlford · Academy All-through54.4 Attainment 8 · 2,799 students
- 578Valentines High SchoolIlford · Local authority Secondary59.3 Attainment 8 · 1,357 students
- 672Oaks Park High SchoolIlford · Local authority Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,783 students
- 769The Ursuline Academy IlfordIlford · Academy Secondary56.1 Attainment 8 · 743 students
- 868Beal High SchoolIlford · Academy Secondary52.0 Attainment 8 · 2,615 students
- 965Read Academy EducationIlford · Independent All-through47.9 Attainment 8 · 280 students
- 1054King Solomon High SchoolIlford · Local authority Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 636 students
- 1154The Palmer Catholic AcademyIlford · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 1,132 students
- 1237Forest AcademyIlford · Academy Secondary42.2 Attainment 8 · 749 students
- 1336Caterham High SchoolIlford · Local authority Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 953 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilford County High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 94.4 Top 5% | 75.7 Attainment 8 | 1,115 |
| 2 | Seven Kings School Ilford · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Local authority | 85.8 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 2,189 |
| 3 | Ark Isaac Newton Academy Ilford · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 85.6 Top 25% | 56.7 Attainment 8 | 1,777 |
| 4 | Loxford School Ilford · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 54.4 Attainment 8 | 2,799 |
| 5 | Valentines High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 78.1 Top 25% | 59.3 Attainment 8 | 1,357 |
| 6 | Oaks Park High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 72.2 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,783 |
| 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 | Read Academy Education Ilford · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 64.5 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 280 |
| 10 | King Solomon High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 54.1 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 636 |
| 11 | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 1,132 |
| 12 | Forest Academy Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 42.2 Attainment 8 | 749 |
| 13 | Caterham High School Ilford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 35.8 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 953 |
Ilford County High School in Ilford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Ilford with a Success Index (England) of 94.4. Of the 13 schools shown, 6 are local authority, 6 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider London secondary 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 secondary school in Ilford?
Ilford County High School in Ilford, London ranks first among secondary schools in Ilford with a Success Index (England) of 94.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,115).
How are secondary 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.