Ilford County High School Catchment Area
Ilford County High School is a community secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1126 pupils, and a capacity of 850 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,126
Pupils
850
Capacity
132%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Ilford County High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ilford County High School?
The catchment area for Ilford County High School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Ilford County High School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Redbridge may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Redbridge catchment area documents →Ilford County High School: heavily oversubscribed at 132% capacity
Ilford County High School has a published admission number of 850 places. 1126 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 132%. At 132% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Redbridge allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ilford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Redbridge publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redbridge school admissions →
Ilford County High School: School Information
- Full address
- Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 11.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102850
Other Secondary Schools in Ilford
If Ilford County High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.
Caterham High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG5 0QW
Valentines High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 6HX
King Solomon High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · IG6 3HB
Oaks Park High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 7PQ
The Palmer Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG3 8EU
The Ursuline Academy Ilford Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG1 4JU
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Ilford County High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ilford County High School
What is the catchment area for Ilford County High School? ▾
The catchment area for Ilford County High School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ilford County High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Ilford County High School currently has 1126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 850 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ilford County High School? ▾
Ilford County High School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Redbridge publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Ilford County High School cover? ▾
Ilford County High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ilford County High School? ▾
Ilford County High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.