Loxford School is an all-through mainstream school in Ilford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 3 to 19. In January 2026, 623 of its 2,799 pupils (22.3%) were getting SEN support and 93 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–19
- 2,799 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Redbridge.
22.3% get SEN support
623 of 2,799 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
93 of 2,799 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication308
- Social, emotional and mental health141
- Moderate learning difficulty88
- Autism53
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia27
- Physical disability17
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 all-through school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2,799 (places for 3,000)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Lotay
- Part of
- Loxford School Trust Limited
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 140475
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
Rated Outstanding, November 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Eastbury Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Oak House School Independent · Ages 10–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 miles
- Endeavour House School Independent · Ages 6–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Woodlands Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.1 miles
- Gordon Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.4%, EHC plans 4% 0.4 miles
- SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 16.9%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Redbridge SEND schools in Redbridge
Questions about Loxford School
How many pupils at Loxford School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 623 of the 2,799 pupils (22.3%) were getting SEN support and 93 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Loxford School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (308 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (141 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (88 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Loxford 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 Loxford 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 Loxford School?
You can ask for Loxford 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 Loxford 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 Eastbury Community School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Loxford School?
Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT, in Redbridge.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.