The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.6
14.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,329
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Richard Laws (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGearies Primary School
Primary · 668m away
Cranbrook Primary School
Primary · 795m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Independent · 907m away
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Independent · 907m away
Beehive Preparatory School
Independent · 954m away
Highlands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Valentines High School a selective school?
No. Valentines High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Valentines High School's Ofsted rating?
Valentines High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valentines High School?
Valentines High School currently has 1,329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valentines High School take?
Valentines High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Valentines High School?
Valentines High School is in Ilford, IG2 6HX, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valentines High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Valentines High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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