London grammar school
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Ilford, London IG6 2JB
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- Redbridge 11 Plus
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #47
Ilford County High School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Redbridge 11 Plus
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 21 October 2026
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- 104 (single standardised score)
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The Redbridge 11 Plus dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official London Borough of Redbridge page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 18 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 21 October 2026
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Qualifying score: 104 (standardised) · Minimum threshold score of 104 for all applicants; no one scoring lower than 104 is added to the ranked list or waiting list. Meeting the threshold does not guarantee an offer.
Prepare for Ilford County High School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About Ilford County High School
Selective boys' grammar school in Redbridge, serving east London.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Redbridge 11 Plus, run by London Borough of Redbridge.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the Redbridge 11 Plus: format, dates and other schools that use it →
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #47
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 75.7 out of 90
- 97.2% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 41.2(B average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Other schools that use the Redbridge 11 Plus
Grammar schools near Ilford
Other grammar schools in London
- The Latymer SchoolLondon · Co-ed
- Bexley Grammar SchoolBexley · Co-ed
- Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyheath · Girls
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup · Co-ed
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolLondon · Girls
- The Henrietta Barnett SchoolHampstead Garden Suburb · Girls
- Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington · Girls
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolWallington · Boys
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Ilford County High School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Ilford County High School sit the Redbridge 11 Plus, run by London Borough of Redbridge.
- What format is the Redbridge 11 Plus?
- The Redbridge 11 Plus papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is Ilford County High School for boys or girls?
- Ilford County High School admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the Redbridge 11 Plus for 2027 entry?
- The Redbridge 11 Plus for September 2027 entry is on 18 September 2026. Registration closes on 15 June 2026.
- What is the pass mark for Ilford County High School?
- Redbridge 11 Plus: the qualifying score for 2027 entry is 104, a single standardised score. Minimum threshold score of 104 for all applicants; no one scoring lower than 104 is added to the ranked list or waiting list. Meeting the threshold does not guarantee an offer. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Ilford County High School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the Redbridge 11 Plus results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 21 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the Ilford County High School 11+?
- The Redbridge 11 Plus papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is Ilford County High School?
- Ilford County High School is at Fremantle Road, Ilford, London IG6 2JB.
Location
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Fremantle Road, Ilford, London IG6 2JB