Valentines High School

Community school · Secondary school · Ilford, Redbridge
IG2 6HX
Composite score
74.1

About Valentines High School

Valentines High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, classified by the DfE as a community school. Around 1,329 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 59.3 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 8% of secondary schools in England.

76% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 84% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#265
National rank
#75
In London
#3
In Redbridge
Top 8%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
59.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
76%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
84%
% EBacc grade 5+
44%
EBacc average points score
5.48

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,329 % FSM ever-6 25.1% % EAL 43.1% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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