The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 40%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Belinda Chapple (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlade Primary School
Primary · Very close
Parkhill Junior School
Primary · 573m away
Parkhill Infants' School
Primary · 573m away
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Primary · 594m away
Ilford County High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Beal High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Free school · 1.1km away
Hatton Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Caterham High School a selective school?
No. Caterham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Caterham High School's Ofsted rating?
Caterham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caterham High School?
Caterham High School currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caterham High School take?
Caterham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Caterham High School?
Caterham High School is in Ilford, IG5 0QW, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caterham High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Caterham High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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