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 secondary schools, of which 3 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 11 rated Good — 93% of secondary schools in Redbridge are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Ilford County High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Redbridge follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
3
Outstanding
20%
Outstanding rate
76%
Avg KS2 SATs
49.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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
 Outstanding 55 View school
15. King Solomon High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Redbridge?
There are 15 secondary schools in Redbridge, of which 3 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Redbridge?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Redbridge is Ilford County High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Redbridge?
Primary and secondary school applications in Redbridge are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Redbridge council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Redbridge?
20% of secondary schools in Redbridge are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 83.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.