Valentines High School Catchment Area
Valentines High School is a community secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1329 pupils, and a capacity of 1288 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,329
Pupils
1,288
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2021
Valentines High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Valentines High School?
The catchment area for Valentines 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Valentines High School are allocated by Redbridge using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Redbridge catchment area documents →Valentines High School: at or above its 1288 place limit
Valentines High School has a published admission number of 1288 places. 1329 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1288 places. Redbridge allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at Valentines High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.
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 →
Valentines High School: School Information
- Full address
- Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HX
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102857
Other Secondary Schools in Ilford
If Valentines High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.
Caterham High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG5 0QW
Ilford County High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG6 2JB
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 Valentines 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: Valentines High School
What is the catchment area for Valentines High School? ▾
The catchment area for Valentines 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Valentines High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Valentines High School currently has 1329 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1288 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Valentines High School? ▾
Admission to Valentines High School is managed by Redbridge. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Valentines High School cover? ▾
Valentines 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 Valentines High School? ▾
Valentines High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.