Schools in Redbridge

School admissions in Redbridge: application deadlines, offer days and all 93 schools (52 state primary schools, 19 state secondary schools, 5 special schools and 14 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Redbridge's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

Best primary schools in Redbridge · Best secondary schools in Redbridge · Best sixth forms in Redbridge · Grammar schools in Redbridge (2) · Private schools in Redbridge

Towns

Chigwell · Dagenham · Ilford · Romford · Woodford Green

Latest Ofsted reports in Redbridge

SchoolReport cardPublished
Beal High School Academy · Ilford 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 14 April 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 21 July 2026
Downshall Primary School Academy · Ilford 4 strong, 3 expected Inspected 24 March 2026 6 July 2026
Apex Secondary School for Girls Independent school · Ilford 6 expected Inspected 24 March 2026 22 June 2026
Ray Lodge Primary School Academy · Woodford Green 1 strong, 6 expected Inspected 24 February 2026 7 June 2026
Ilford County High School Grammar school · Ilford 7 strong Inspected 6 January 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 28 May 2026
New Rush Hall School Special school · Ilford 2 exceptional, 4 strong Inspected 25 November 2025 28 May 2026
Woodlands Primary School Community school · Ilford 6 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 24 March 2026 19 May 2026
Valentines High School Community school · Ilford 4 exceptional, 3 strong Inspected 17 March 2026 · Before: Outstanding (2021) 11 May 2026
The Palmer Catholic Academy Academy · Ilford 4 expected, 3 needs attention Inspected 3 February 2026 8 May 2026
The Ursuline Academy Ilford Academy · Ilford 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 24 February 2026 4 May 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (52) · Secondary schools (19) · Special schools (5) · Independent schools (14) · Alternative provision (3)

Primary schools

52 schools.

Secondary schools

19 schools.

Special schools

5 schools.

Independent schools

14 schools.

Alternative provision

3 schools.

Page updated 26 September 2026.