Ilford County High School

Ilford County High School in Ilford, Greater London uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Ilford County High School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission is determined by the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test.

Places are offered based on the total score achieved in the entrance test; there is a common catchment area within the London Borough of Redbridge. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the 11 Plus test with the London Borough of Redbridge and include the school on the CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: May 2026; Entrance Exam: September 2026; Local Authority Application Deadline: 31st October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Practice GL Assessment past papers in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning., Focus on time management strategies for the exam.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.