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Grammar Schools in Redbridge: Complete Guide

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Table of contents
  1. About Redbridge Grammar Schools
  2. Key information for 2027 entry into Redbridge Grammar Schools at 11 plus (11+)
  3. Exam format for the Redbridge Grammar School 11 plus (11+) entrance exam
  4. Ilford County High School
  5. Woodford County High School
  6. How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Redbridge Grammar School exam

About Redbridge Grammar Schools

Making the right choice between different grammar schools can be a tough decision for parents. Whilst all grammar schools offer great starts for children, it is often difficult to find comprehensive information concerning the different schools available and the best options for your children out there.

This guide aims to provide clear and concise information regarding the two grammar schools in Redbridge: Ilford County School and Woodford County High School. 

This includes general information, information concerning the tests followed by key details about each school including statistics, facilities, results, and Ofsted reviews.

In the coming sections of this article, the below listed key terms mean the following:

  • CAF: Common Application Form, the form you must submit to your local authority listing the schools of your choice in order of preference 
  • PAN: Published Admission Number, the number of places available for year 7 entry in 2027 at 11 plus (11+) level
  • EHCP: Education, Health and Care Plan, a legal document that describes a person’s special educational needs
  • Pupil Premium: a grant that improves educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupil
  • PLAC: (previously) looked after children
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Key information for 2027 entry into Redbridge Grammar Schools at 11 plus (11+)

Important dates:

  • Registration deadline: June 2026
  • Exam date: September 2026
  • Results: October 2026
  • CAF deadline & local authority: 31 October 2026, Redbridge Council
  • National school offer day: 1 March 2027

Admissions information:

  • Scoring: eligibility score: 104 score, standardised & ranked with priority criteria taken into account.
  • Eligibility criteria: Year 6
  • Catchment area: Area covers Loughton (North), Walthamstow (West), Hainault Forest County Park (East), and Ilford (South). 
  • Appeals: directly contact the relevant school, via the London Borough of Redbridge local authority
  • Admission Contact details: online contact form, www.redbridge.gov.uk

Exam format for the Redbridge Grammar School 11 plus (11+) entrance exam

The Redbridge 11 plus

For Redbridge-based grammar schools, students must take the Redbridge 11 plus (11+). The electronically-marked entrance exam is set by GL Assessment and composed of two multiple-choice 50-minute to 1 hour papers testing:

  • English and verbal reasoning – testing reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, logical reasoning, letter/word-based problem solving.
  • Maths and non-verbal-reasoning – numerical/visual problem solving, Key Stage 2 (KS2) maths national curriculum.

Ilford County High School

School type: boys’ grammar

Number of pupils: 1,150 (approx.)

Ages: 11-18

PAN: 180

The Sunday Times Parent Power National Rank: 87

Headteacher: Rebecca Drysdale

Address: Ilford County High School, Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB

Open event: see school websites for updates.

Priority criteria: boys who secured a standardised score of 104 and: have an EHCP, are PLAC, have previously been in state care outside of England and Wales, live in the catchment area and are have Pupil Premium, live in the catchment area, live outside the catchment area.  

2022 Results: GCSE: 76.7% of students achieved grades 9-7, A Level: 75.8% of students achieved grades A*-B.

Ofsted ranking: Good

School’s Contact details: 020 8551 6496, [email protected], www.ichs.org.uk

Woodford County High School

School type: girls’ grammar

Number of pupils: 1,050 (approx.)

Ages: 11-18

PAN: 180

The Sunday Times Parent Power National Rank: 66

Headteacher: Jo Pomeroy

Address: Woodford County High School, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA

Open events: October 2023.

Priority criteria: girls who secured a standardised score of 104 and: have an EHCP, are PLAC, have previously been in state care outside of England and Wales, live in the catchment area and are have Pupil Premium (45 places max.), live in the catchment area, live outside the catchment area. 

2022 Results: GCSE: 87% of students achieved grades 9-7, A Level: 77.9% of students achieved grades A*-B.

Ofsted ranking: Good

School’s Contact details: 020 8504 0611,  [email protected], www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk

How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Redbridge Grammar School exam

The most useful way to prepare for the Redbridge grammar schools’ 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise your child with the exam content and format.

These tests can help your child to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam.

For Redbridge grammar schools 11+ preparation, we recommend the following packs: 

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