Ilford County High School is a mainstream secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, for boys aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 61 of its 1,115 pupils (5.5%) were getting SEN support and 10 (0.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,115 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Redbridge.
5.5% get SEN support
61 of 1,115 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.9% have an EHC plan
10 of 1,115 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health23
- Autism16
- Speech, language and communication16
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 1,115 (places for 850)
- Admissions
- Selective (a grammar school)
- Headteacher
- Mr Gavin Barnett
- Free school meals
- 13.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 102850
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Redbridge council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Strong standard in every area
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Post-16Strong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Caterham High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- New Rush Hall School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.7 miles
- Stradbroke Independent · Ages 8–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Oaks Park High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Mossford Green Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.6%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.1 miles
- Clore Tikva School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.5%, EHC plans 7.1% 0.2 miles
- Gilbert Colvin Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Redbridge SEND schools in Redbridge
Questions about Ilford County High School
How many pupils at Ilford County High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 61 of the 1,115 pupils (5.5%) were getting SEN support and 10 (0.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ilford County High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (23 pupils), autism (16 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (16 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ilford County High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ilford County High School?
Through Redbridge council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ilford County High School?
You can ask for Ilford County High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ilford County High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Caterham High School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Ilford County High School?
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB, in Redbridge.
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