Valentines High School

About Valentines High School

Valentines High School is a community school in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,329 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 (2025/26). 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.1% 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

1,329 / 1,288 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 October 2021

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

Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 6HX

Phone

02085543608

Headteacher

Richard Laws

Website

http://www.valentines-sch.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Valentines High School?

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

How many pupils does Valentines High School have?

Valentines High School has 1,329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Valentines High School's Ofsted rating?

Valentines High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2021).

How does Valentines High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Valentines High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Valentines High School?

Valentines High School is located at Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 6HX.