Valentines High School
#147 of 640 secondary schools in London
#684 of 4,090 nationally
About Valentines High School
Valentines High School is a local authority secondary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,357 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 147th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,357; capacity filled 105.4%; grade 4+ english & maths 84.5%; ebacc average points 5.48.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Valentines High School ranks 13th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- 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%)59.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)76.2%
- A level points per entry (10%)36.2
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valentines High School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,357
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 105.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 59.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 76.2%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 84.5%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.48
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 36.2
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Valentines High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Gearies Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
884 students · 668 m away
Cranbrook Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
786 students · 795 m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students · 877 m away
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Ilford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
33 students · 907 m away
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Ilford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
39 students · 907 m away
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students · 954 m away
Highlands Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
676 students · 1.1 km away
Redbridge Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
808 students · 1.3 km away
Newbury Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
752 students · 1.3 km away
Apex Primary School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
109 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
JCoSS
New Barnet · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,356 students
The Latymer School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,355 students
St Bonaventure's RC School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,352 students
Eltham Hill School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,350 students
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,345 students
Eastbrook School
Dagenham · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–19
1,320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Valentines High School a good school?
Valentines High School has a Success Index (England) of 78.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #147 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valentines High School rank in London?
Valentines High School ranks #147 of 640 secondary schools in London and #684 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valentines High School?
Valentines High School had 1,357 students in 2025.
Is Valentines High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Valentines High School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Valentines High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valentines High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.