Is Valentines High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Exceptional and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Valentines High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Valentines High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 57.3 (England: 46.2). 70.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Valentines High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Valentines High School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Valentines High School

Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HX

Local ranking6th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1288

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Exceptional
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Exceptional
Inclusion: Exceptional
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 57.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 70.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 83.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 174

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 96.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

36.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

183

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 33.8
16-18 Cohort: 444

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1329
Boys: 710 (52%)
Girls: 647 (48%)
Capacity: 1288 (105% full)
SEND: 9.3%
FSM Eligible: 25.1%
EAL: 43.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 5.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 63.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,985/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 28.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 25.5%
Asian Indian: 15.7%
White Other: 7.8%
Asian Other: 6.7%
Black African: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%

28.0%

Asian Pakistani

25.5%

Asian Bangladeshi

15.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02085543608

rla@valentines-sch.org.uk

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Cranbrook Road

Ilford, London

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Administrative

URN: 102857
UKPRN: 10007204
Establishment No.: 4033

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