Loxford School

All-through
Academy
Ages 3 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Loxford School is an all-through school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 5th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 7 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

120 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

299 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.4

54.4, 8.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths60.2%

60.2%, 14.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths77.3%

77.3%, 12.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc83.3%

83.3%, 42.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.09

5.09, 1 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

185 students

Average point score per A level entry31.60

31.60, 3.4 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

2,799 pupils on roll, with places for 3,000

Eligible for free school meals26.3%

26.3%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language66.3%

66.3%, 44.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.3%

22.3%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Loxford School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Eastbury Community School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.8
Al Madina School for Girls	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 50.5
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 49.7
Ark Isaac Newton Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 56.7
The Palmer Catholic Academy	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 48.8

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 3 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Lotay
Phone: 02085144666
Website: loxford.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 140475

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.