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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ilford Area

Schools whose postal address is in Ilford, London. Explore 15 secondary schools in Ilford. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Ilford County High School, Valentines High School, and Ark Isaac Newton Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Ilford

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ilford52%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ilford53.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ilford57%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ilford4.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ilford7.6/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ilford

52%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ilford

53.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ilford

57%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ilford

4.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ilford

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ilford

Showing 1-15 of 15 schools

Ilford County High School
Barkingside
Valentines High School
Gants Hill
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Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford
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Seven Kings School
Seven Kings
Loxford School
Ilford
Oaks Park High School
Newbury Park
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford
Beal High School
Woodford Bridge
Read Academy Education
Ilford
Caterham High School
Clayhall
Forest Academy
Hainault
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Seven Kings
King Solomon High School
Barkingside
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Ilford
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Ilford