Heathcote School & Science College vs Ilford County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote School & Science College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students
Ilford County High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students
| Measure | Heathcote School & Science College London, London | Ilford County High School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #339 of 640 | #29 of 640 |
| National rank | #1732 of 4,090 | #129 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,115 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 1,115 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 131.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 75.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 97.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.7% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | 7.33 |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | 41.2 |
| town | London | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathcoteschool.com/ | www.ichs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ilford County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 54.7).
- •Heathcote School & Science College is co-educational and Ilford County High School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathcote School & Science College better than Ilford County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ilford County High School ranks higher (94.4 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heathcote School & Science College and Ilford County High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between London and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathcote School & Science College: 1,115. Ilford County High School: 1,115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathcote School & Science College and Ilford County High School rank in London?
Heathcote School & Science College is 339th of 640 and Ilford County High School is 29th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).