The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 291 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 177 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,700
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 48.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Headteacher Andrew Finn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAltmore Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 1.6km away
Hartley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cleves Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Newham College of Further Education
16 plus · 1.7km away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.9km away
Langdon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Little Ilford School a selective school?
No. Little Ilford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Little Ilford School's Ofsted rating?
Little Ilford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Ilford School?
Little Ilford School currently has 1,700 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Ilford School take?
Little Ilford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Little Ilford School?
Little Ilford School is in London, E12 6JB, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Ilford School have a sixth form?
No, Little Ilford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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