Head: Gavin Barnett
An accessible boys' grammar school in Redbridge.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
Cutoff Score
109
26% of max
Applications
569
Offers Made
178
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
CSSE 11+
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex), testing English, Mathematics. Two papers: English and Mathematics. Standardised composite score, max ~418. Boys' school welcoming young men from any background across the local community. Headteacher is Mr G Barnett. School has house system with Eagle House, Falcon House, and Hawk House. Offers Duke of Edinburgh awards and has various leadership schemes including Form Captain, UNICEF Captain, School Council, and Peer Mentor roles.
Max
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
75.5
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
98%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.32
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | 75.7 | +1.5 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 92% | 98% | +6pp |
| EBacc entry | 96% | 98% | +2pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
41.2avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
70%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
67%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
62%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
180 entries
100%
+4.3pp vs school
Chemistry
179 entries
100%
+4.3pp vs school
Biology
179 entries
100%
+4.3pp vs school
Watch list
Music
6 entries
83%
-12.4pp vs school
French
44 entries
89%
-7.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
42 entries
100%
+10.2pp vs school
Biology
42 entries
100%
+10.2pp vs school
Computer Science
22 entries
100%
+10.2pp vs school
Watch list
History
5 entries
0%
-89.8pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics at grade 6. For A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (86.2%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 12 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 44 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £264 (+4%) above the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,946
Teaching Staff / pupil
£516
Educational Supplies / pupil
£472
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,251
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,593,212 · 897 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,493,138
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£116,100
Targeted funding for 108 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£351,450
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£31,234
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£7,064
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£260,107
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£157,194
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£61,579
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£79,183
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,126 / 850(132%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics at grade 6. For A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject
1:19.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.36%
Absence Rate
3.95%
Persistent Absence
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Sports
Astroturf, sports hall, swimming pool, gym
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
Has Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and IT facilities. New sports equipment and outdoor fitness area installed
Vibrant enrichment programme with academic support, enrichment activities (politics, comics, coding, public speaking), and sports. Activities run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Drama and Musical Performance clubs available
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Volunteering opportunities through Duke of Edinburgh award
Uniform
Has school uniform and dress code requirements
School Meals
Has a canteen with menu available
Homework Policy
Homework is an essential part of education, set via online platform ClassCharts. Students have planners but all homework set online. Homework enhances student learning and develops study skills.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations with clear rewards and sanctions system. Focus on respect, responsibility and resilience. Detention system for minor infractions, exclusion for serious breaches
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team providing support for students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional needs. Support includes individual learning plans, exam access arrangements, small group interventions, and liaison with external agencies. The school works closely with parents and external professionals to ensure appropriate provision.
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Route 128 from Ilford Town Centre, Route 296 from Romford
Nearest Station: Ilford Station
Transport Info
Located in Barkingside, Ilford, accessible via public transport with school buses available for various routes.
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