Valentines High School
Valentines High School is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–18, in Ilford, IG2, run by Redbridge council. It has 1,357 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Exceptional |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Exceptional |
Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Exceptional |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.91 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 59.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 76.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 168 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36.24 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 183 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,357 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 41.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 5.19% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.06% | 2024/25 |
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