Little Ilford School

Little Ilford School is a secondary school located in the Little Ilford area of Manor Park in the London Borough of Newham in London, United Kingdom. It enrols 1434 students[1][2] and has been described by Ofsted as outstanding in their last inspection in 2012.[2] Standards continue to slip.[3]

Little Ilford School
Address
Browning Road

London
,
E12 6ET

England
Coordinates51°32′50″N 0°03′29″E
Information
TypeCommunity school
MottoCourage, Commitment, Compassion
Established1959
Local authorityNewham
Department for Education URN102776 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherIan Wilson, Helen Marriott
Staff250
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1434
Websitehttps://www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk/

Construction of new building

In 2014, it was announced that Little Ilford School would be part of the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP), a government scheme to rebuild or refurbish school buildings in the worst condition, after its original building was deemed not fit for purpose.[4][5] Under the programme, the school started the construction of a new £22.8m four-storey building, designed by CPMG with the construction contract being awarded to Wates.[6][7] The demolition of the original school building was executed at the new building's completion and all students and staff moved to the new facility in 2016.

Planned expansion

In 2019, Newham Council announced proposals to expand Little Ilford School from 10 forms of entry to 12 due to a forecasted increase of Year 7 admissions after September 2019.[8] This would increase the school's capacity from around 1,500 students to 1,800 and initial budget estimates show a cost of £13.1m. Staff have expressed concerns for the proposals, claiming they will affect the quality of education in the school, with 85% stating they have concerns or major reservations.[9] 7 of the school governors voted in favour of the plans, 5 against and 2 abstained. National Education Union members organised staff walkouts and strike action in protest of the proposals.[10]

Notable former pupils

References
  1. "Little Ilford School - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  2. "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  3. https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/102776/little-ilford-school
  4. "Priority School Building Programme (PSBP)". GOV.UK. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  5. Morton, Sophie (20 February 2016). "Little Ilford students help build new school". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  6. "Planning Report" (PDF). Greater London Authority. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  7. "Wates seals close on £23m East London school". Construction Enquirer News. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  8. Latif, Sheeza. "Proposed expansion of Little Ilford School". Newham Council. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  9. "Agenda Reports Pack" (PDF). Newham London. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  10. King, Jon (19 November 2020). "'It will be a disaster': Little Ilford staff strike over town hall's expansion plan". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 20 December 2020.



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