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Loxford School

Redbridge, IG1 2UTSecondaryAges 3–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+1.08
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
241 1st-choice / 169 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#50 of 3,141 nationally

About Loxford School

Loxford School is a large all-through state school in the London borough of Redbridge, and it sits near the very top of the local secondary school rankings. Among the 16 state secondaries in the borough, it is ranked second by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top 12.5 per cent of Redbridge schools. Its closest peers in the local authority are Seven Kings School, Valentines High School and Ark Isaac Newton Academy, all of which also achieve strong academic outcomes. Loxford is one of five schools in Redbridge rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent graded inspection in November 2023 confirmed that rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school is led by headteacher Anita Johnson OBE and serves a diverse community, with 23.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals. It is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 641 applications for 169 places, with 241 first-preference applications.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLoxford Lane, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2UT
HeadteacherAnita Johnson OBE
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils2,819
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity2,819 / 3,000 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallTheatreICT SuiteSports HallSwimming PoolChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsNetballFootballRowingAthleticsRugbyRoundersBadmintonCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraChoirDramaGardeningBook ClubDebateChessFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Source: loxford.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loxford School

Loxford School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.