Best Secondary Schools in Redbridge 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Redbridge. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Redbridge has 15 open secondary schools. Of the 15 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Ilford County High School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Redbridge follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
76%
Avg KS2 SATs
49.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Ilford County High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 Woodford County High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Valentines High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Woodbridge High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
5. Trinity Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
6. The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
7. Wanstead High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
8. Oaks Park High School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
9. Beal High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
10. The Palmer Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
11. Mayfield School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. Caterham High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. Forest Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
14. Chadwell Heath Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 55 View school
15. King Solomon High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Redbridge?
There are 15 open secondary schools in Redbridge (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 15 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Redbridge?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Redbridge is Ilford County High School. The full ranked table above lists the top 15 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Redbridge?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Redbridge?
Primary and secondary applications in Redbridge are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Redbridge council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.