Read Academy Education
Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London · IG1 3BD
A small independent school in Ilford, Read Academy Education educates around 290 mixed pupils and offers a close-knit environment that larger schools struggle to match. Entry begins at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of admissions. The school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, and it carries no religious character. Families looking for a modest-sized, fee-paying setting in Redbridge will find a school where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd.
290
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 290
- Location
- Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London
- Website
- www.readacademy.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Gulam Abbas Hussain
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
50%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit slightly ahead of the national picture: the average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 edges past the national average of 46.9, while 50% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The school's qualification offer centres on GCSE. These figures suggest a school delivering sound, broadly above-average outcomes for its size.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A compact, ISI-inspected independent in Ilford whose GCSE results modestly outperform the national average. Best suited to families who value small-school attention close to home.
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Read Academy Education 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Read Academy Education located?
Read Academy Education is located at 34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, Ilford, IG1 3BD.
What type of school is Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education has approximately 290 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.