- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
66 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 341
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Schools in IG8
A postcode district in Redbridge
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: IG8 is a postcode district in Redbridge with 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2511 primary · 5 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All IG8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IG8
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.
Top Primary Schools in IG8
11 in IG8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
52 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.2
Top Secondary Schools in IG8
5 in IG8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
395 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,980
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
338 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1681.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
253 first choices, 232 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,603
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Nurseries in IG8
10 in IG8, highest Ofsted grade first
Nannie Annies Day Care
Woodford Green, IG8 0PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool
Woodford Green, IG8 9HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chestnut @ Ray Lodge
Woodford Green, IG8 7PG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IG8
5 in IG8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
395 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,980
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
338 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1681.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
253 first choices, 232 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,603
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Special Schools in IG8
2 in IG8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hatton Special School
Woodford Green, IG8 8EU · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
St John's RC School (Essex)
Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AX · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in IG8
4 in IG8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bancroft's Preparatory School
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 271
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bancroft's School
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 866
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Aubyn's School
Woodford Green, IG8 9DU · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 438
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IG8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good12
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in IG8 sit in 3 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every IG8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IG8 has 25 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in IG8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about IG8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IG8?
IG8 has 25 schools, including 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 2 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 IG8?
The highest-ranked schools in IG8 on Eduscope are Wells Primary School, Woodbridge High School, Oakhill 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.
How many private schools are in IG8?
There are 4 independent schools in IG8. 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 IG8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in IG8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in IG8 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.