ILFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN REDBRIDGE
Ilford County High School – About
Ilford County High School (ICHS) is a selective boy’s grammar school. Established in 1901, Ilford County strives to achieve excellence, whilst providing all pupils with the highest level of education. ICHS is located in Barkingside, Redbridge and is a leading secondary school in the borough.
Essential Information
Address: Ilford County High School, Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford
Phone Number: 020 8551 6496
Admissions email: enquiries@ichs.org.uk
Students admitted at 11+: 180
Link to website: www.ichs.org.uk/
Ilford County High School – History
ICHS was established in 1901, with the building initially set up in Balfour road, Ilford. The grounds of the school in Balfour road now make up Christchurch Primary School and the Redbridge Teacher’s Centre. The school was first called Park Higher Grade School, and was a co-ed school, with the girl’s section moving to Cranbrook Road, where it is now known as Valentines High School.
In 1935, the school moved to Fremantle Road, Barkingside, where it has remained to this day. Additions to the building include a new Sports Hall, a study suite and Library (Learning Resource Centre), a refurbished canteen, and a new building for science and technology.
Ilford County High School – Results
GCSEs in 2019
| Percentage of grades | |
| Grade 9 | 24.3% |
| Grades 8-9 | 49% |
| Grades 7-9 | 70.3% |
| Grades 5-9 | 93.6% |
A Levels in 2019
| Percentage of grades | |
| Grade A* | 15% |
| Grade A | 25% |
| Grades A*- A | 40.3% |
| Grades A*- A | 63.1% |
Ilford County High School – Examinations
ICHS requires an 11+ entrance examination, using the CEM examination type.
| CEM | |
| Format | MCQ |
| Layout | Section by section |
| Separate Answer Sheet | Yes |
| Creative writing | No |
| Timing | Usually 45 mins per paper |
Entrance exam
The Redbridge 11 Plus Exam can seem slightly confusing or daunting, so we have a fully informative guide to the exam here.
Furthermore, competition for places in the school is extremely competitive, with an average of 1 place for every 13 children you apply. Thus, preparation for this exam is the key for all children who want to apply. More about 11 Plus preparation can be found here.
Papers for practice:
11+ CEM Must haves:
