Ilford County High School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Ilford County High School, Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB
- Number of pupils: 1,200+
- Admissions contact: admissions@redbridge.gov.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Redbridge 11+ selection test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Redbridge residents
Mark Your Calendar
See Ilford County High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Ilford County High School : A Parent’s Guide
Ilford County High School, founded in 1901, is a consistently outstanding selective boys’ grammar school (co-educational in Sixth Form) serving the Redbridge community. Rated ‘Outstanding’ in all Ofsted categories since 2007, the school has been recognized as one of England’s top state schools for academic progress, with a 2023 Progress 8 score of +1.2.
The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum with particular strengths in mathematics, sciences and computer science. ICHS’s unique ‘Young Professionals’ programme partners with City firms including Deloitte and JP Morgan. Facilities include a £4 million STEM centre, Bloomberg trading room and elite sports academy.
With its distinctive house system and emphasis on character education, Ilford County nurtures well-rounded individuals through debating, competitive sports and the Combined Cadet Force. Alumni include Nobel laureates, Olympic athletes and FTSE 100 CEOs.
Navigating the Application process for Ilford County High School
- Register for Redbridge 11+: Opens May, closes late June (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, with priority to Redbridge residents
- Attend Open Morning: First Saturday in July – pre-registration required
- Submit CAF Form: Redbridge applications due by 31 October
- Test Date: Usually second Saturday in September
- Results Released: Mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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The Redbridge 11+ consists of:
- English Paper: 45 minutes (comprehension, SPaG, verbal reasoning)
- Mathematics Paper: 50 minutes (arithmetic, problem-solving, non-calculator)
- Scoring: Standardised scores (total possible 280)
- Pass Mark: Typically 210+ (varies annually)
- Special Arrangements: Available for SEN/EHCP applicants
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