The Ursuline Academy Ilford vs Valentines High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students
Valentines High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students
| Measure | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford, London | Valentines High School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #228 of 640 | #147 of 640 |
| National rank | #1055 of 4,090 | #684 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 743 | 1,357 |
| Pupils on roll | 743 | 1,357 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.5% | 76.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.6% | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | 36.2 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.uai.org.uk | www.valentines-sch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valentines High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 69.1).
- •Valentines High School is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 743.
- •The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a academy school while Valentines High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The Ursuline Academy Ilford is girls and Valentines High School is co-educational.
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 The Ursuline Academy Ilford better than Valentines High School?
On the Success Index (England), Valentines High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 69.1 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 The Ursuline Academy Ilford and Valentines High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford: 743. Valentines High School: 1,357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ursuline Academy Ilford and Valentines High School rank in London?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is 228th of 640 and Valentines High School is 147th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).