The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.4
10.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 295 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 216 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,819
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Anita Johnson OBE (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Loxford Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastbury Community School
All-through · Grammar · 765m away
Al Madina School for Girls
Independent · 975m away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Northbury Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastbury Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Loxford School a selective school?
No. Loxford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Loxford School's Ofsted rating?
Loxford School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Loxford School?
Loxford School currently has 2,819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loxford School take?
Loxford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Loxford School?
Loxford School is in Ilford, IG1 2UT, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loxford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Loxford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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