Ilford County High School — Secondary School in Ilford

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Ilford County High School

Ilford, IG6 2JB

1,126 Pupils

850 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

11.70% FSM %

1,126 Boys

— Girls

About Ilford County High School

Ilford County High School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Redbridge, London. The school is boys-only and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,126 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Gavin Barnett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Redbridge or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Redbridge
Region	London
Administrative District	Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency	Ilford North
Ward	Fullwell
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Boys
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10003253
URN	102850
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Melvin Pedro	Chair of Governors	27/06/2013	25/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gavin Barnett	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/09/2025	—	N/A
Mrs Kalbinder Benning	Governor	08/10/2020	07/10/2028	Appointed by LA
Ms Darshana Chauhan	Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Daniela De Silva	Governor	10/10/2024	09/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Rebecca Drysdale	Governor	01/09/2014	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Yoka Engele	Governor	29/03/2022	28/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Francesca George- Francis	Governor	14/09/2022	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Ayesha Miah	Governor	01/04/2021	31/03/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Tabinda Moazzam	Governor	25/09/2024	24/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Metul Parekh	Governor	04/12/2025	03/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Senthooran Ramachandran	Governor	07/12/2017	03/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board