The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.5
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.36
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 291 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,783
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Joanne Hamill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDownshall Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Seven Kings School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Farnham Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Eastcourt Independent School
Independent · 1.8km away
Valentines High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Barley Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oaks Park High School a selective school?
No. Oaks Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oaks Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Oaks Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oaks Park High School?
Oaks Park High School currently has 1,783 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oaks Park High School take?
Oaks Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oaks Park High School?
Oaks Park High School is in Ilford, IG2 7PQ, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oaks Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oaks Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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