Ilford GCSE results 2026: secondary school league table
12 state secondary schools in Ilford ranked on their 2026 GCSE results (Attainment 8, the 2025/26 academic year, the latest DfE has published for every school), with grade 7+, grade 5+ and grade 4+ in English and maths, cohort size for each school against the England average. 1 independent school with published results is listed separately, unranked.
Secondary schools in Ilford ranked on Attainment 8
12 of 12 schools have published 2026 results. Source: DfE school performance tables, 2025/26.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 | Grade 7+ English & maths | Grade 5+ English & maths | Grade 4+ English & maths | EBacc APS | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | England average | 46.2 | 14% | 46% | 65% | – | – |
| 1 | Ilford County High School Ilford · Community school | 77.0 | 74% | 99% | 100% | – | 179 |
| 2 , up 1 place since 2025 | Seven Kings School Ilford · Community school | 62.0 | 32% | 81% | 87% | – | 176 |
| 3 , up 1 place since 2025 | Ark Isaac Newton Academy Ilford · Academy sponsor led | 60.7 | 36% | 72% | 87% | – | 182 |
| 4 , down 2 places since 2025 | Valentines High School Ilford · Community school | 57.3 | 31% | 70% | 83% | – | 174 |
| 5 | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford · Academy converter | 55.3 | 26% | 60% | 79% | – | 118 |
| 6 , up 2 places since 2025 | Beal High School Ilford · Academy converter | 54.8 | 24% | 62% | 83% | – | 351 |
| 7 | Oaks Park High School Ilford · Community school | 54.3 | 24% | 62% | 77% | – | 281 |
| 8 , down 2 places since 2025 | Loxford School Ilford · Academy converter | 54.1 | 28% | 62% | 80% | – | 288 |
| 9 , up 1 place since 2025 | King Solomon High School Ilford · Voluntary aided school | 49.5 | 13% | 52% | 76% | – | 143 |
| 10 , down 1 place since 2025 | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford · Academy converter | 48.5 | 16% | 47% | 67% | – | 187 |
| 11 | Caterham High School Ilford · Community school | 44.2 | 13% | 42% | 62% | – | 135 |
| 12 | Forest Academy Ilford · Academy sponsor led | 41.3 | 7% | 33% | 51% | – | 165 |
Under each rank: the change since the 2025 table, in places gained (+) or lost (−). No figure means the rank is unchanged or the school had no ranked 2025 result.
Independent schools in Ilford with published GCSE results
Listed as published, not ranked. The DfE tables count only reformed GCSEs, so a school whose pupils sit IGCSE, Pre-U or the IB reports a lower figure than its results merit, or none at all. Compare independent schools on their own published examination results and inspection reports.
| School | Attainment 8 (as published) | Grade 5+ English & maths | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education Ilford · Other independent school | 48.6 | 59% | 17 |