In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.
Redbridge at a glance
Ahead of England on results at 11
How Redbridge's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries20852 primary · 15 secondary · 115 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1175%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths62%Attainment 8 54.8, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Redbridge
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.
About Redbridge
Redbridge is a London borough with 52 mainstream primary schools and 15 mainstream secondary schools. It has 2 grammar schools, which choose pupils by a test. The council still runs or maintains most state schools here: only 27% are academies or free schools. Secondary places are in high demand: 68.4% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England.
Good to know in Redbridge
You can name up to six schools on a Redbridge application. Source
Grammar school entry through the Redbridge 11 plus needs registration in Year 5, with the test in Year 6. Source
For the 11 plus, your child must live in the common catchment area shown on the council's map. Source
You must apply for Year 7 even if you live in a school's catchment area, except pupils in all-through schools such as Atam Academy, Isaac Newton Academy, Loxford School and Seven Kings School. Source
Redbridge needs proof of address before it can decide whether your child has priority for a school. Source
From Redbridge council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
88.2%got their first-choice primary school in Redbridge in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 131 of 151 councils. 96.6% got one of their top three.4.3% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
68.4%got their first-choice secondary school in Redbridge in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 136 of 151 councils. 88.5% got one of their top three.14.2% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
4 of 55 primary appeals heard in Redbridge succeeded in 2025. 12 of 161 secondary appeals heard in Redbridge succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Redbridge
RedbridgeEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 37 primaries with one.
100%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
12 of the 13 with a grade.
92%
England 93%
Close to England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
75%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
62%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
18%
England 18%
Close to England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
22%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 55 schools that have one.
96%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding10
Good43
Requires improvement2
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Redbridge in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1175% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths62% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Redbridge
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
96%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
75%
62%
Attainment 8
54.8
46.2
Persistent absence
18%
18%
Pupils per teacher
18.4:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£8,267
£8,120
In education or work after 16
95%
91%
Went on to higher education
70%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
16%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
56%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
23%
27%
DfE local authority code 317, ONS code E09000026.
Living here
What it's like for families
Redbridge has 208 schools and nurseries.
Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.
22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Redbridge's state schools each January.
56.6k2018
57.7k2019
58.4k2021
58.3k2022
58.4k2023
58.5k2024
57.6k2025
56.5k2026
Up 0% since 2018.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Redbridge22%
Keep up with schools in Redbridge
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Redbridge has 208 schools, including 71 primary schools, 32 secondary schools, 115 nurseries, 14 independent schools, 8 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Redbridge?+
The highest-ranked schools in Redbridge on Eduscope are Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Churchfields Junior School, Wells Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Redbridge are rated Good or Outstanding?+
96% of inspected schools in Redbridge hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 10 schools rated Outstanding and 43 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Redbridge perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Redbridge, 75% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Redbridge?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Redbridge is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Redbridge schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Redbridge is 17.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Redbridge?+
There are 56,484 pupils enrolled across schools in Redbridge, with 27,653 in primary and 28,831 in secondary. 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Redbridge?+
There are 14 independent schools in Redbridge. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Redbridge on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Redbridge?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 208 schools in Redbridge by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
