Oaks Park High School

About Oaks Park High School

Oaks Park High School is a community school in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,783 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.3 (2025/26). 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redbridge →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,783 / 1,830 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 October 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

45-65 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 7PQ

Phone

02085902245

Headteacher

Joanne Hamill

Website

http://oakspark.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oaks Park High School?

Oaks Park High School is a community school in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Oaks Park High School have?

Oaks Park High School has 1,783 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oaks Park High School's Ofsted rating?

Oaks Park High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019).

How does Oaks Park High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oaks Park High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Oaks Park High School?

Oaks Park High School is located at 45-65 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 7PQ.