Ilford County High School

Headteachers Welcome

Ilford055You will find a warm welcome here at ICHS whether you are one of our existing students
or if you are considering joining us in the Sixth Form.

ICHS is a high achieving boys grammar school, we work alongside our students to ensure they make excellent progress and achieve their very best grades. If you decide to join us here at ICHS you will take a full and active role in our school community embracing our values of integrity, courtesy, hard work and success.

At ICHS, we offer a full range of A Level subjects. Many of our students opt to study mathematics and the sciences but we also offer a wide range of Humanities, Arts and Language subjects with the advantage of small classes and specialist staff. Our team of specialist and highly qualified staff will help guide and support you as you undertake your A Level journey. Our excellent facilities combine both the traditional with the modern.  Science and Product Design are taught in brand new, purpose built laboratories and workshops, courses are well resourced and the sixth form has its own dedicated canteen and study facilities.

Here at ICHS we recognise the importance of developing a range of transferable skills alongside excellent academic performance. Our VESPA and IMPACT Skills programme and a broad range of extracurricular and volunteering opportunities will help you prepare for life beyond school, whether that is at university, undertaking a modern apprenticeship or in the workplace. As you would expect from an academic Sixth Form we have a well-developed UCAS application programme, which is tailored to the individual needs and aspirations of each student. Students are prepared for university entrance very carefully, with additional specialist advice and guidance laid on for students embarking on courses such as medicine, law and those considering Oxbridge applications. Our destination information demonstrates that our students go on to study at a range of prestigious universities and undertake a wide variety of courses. Students leave ICHS as well rounded, kind, resilient young men with confidence and an ability to take on any challenge they may face in the future.

Entry to our Sixth Form is based on academic attainment. We are a community school and welcome young men from all walks of life to apply to join our thriving community. The pastoral support we offer our students is superb with many of our students keeping in touch long after they have left the school. Welcome to our Sixth Form!​

Rebecca Drysdale
Headteacher

Latest Tweets

@IlfordCountySch - 13th Nov
ICHS wore brightly coloured socks with pride for Odd Socks Day yesterday to support Anti-Bullying Week. pic.twitter.com/lCIoi2r7h1
@IlfordCountySch - 10th Oct
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@IlfordCountySch - 2nd Oct
Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 24th October.Doors open at 5.30pm.Headteacher talks are at 5.30pm 6pm and 6.30pm.We look forward to welcoming you.#ICHScommunity
@IlfordCountySch - 2nd Oct
A group of Year 11 pupils were given the opportunity to attend the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the trip was to give prospective students a tour of Newham College to gain an introduction to the University of Cambridge.The students enjoyed the day.#ICHS success
@IlfordCountySch - 25th Sep
Creative writing competition.‘Reclaiming Narratives,As part of BHM we are encouraging students to produce a creative piece between 10-15 lines in word, rap or spoken form. Deadline 11 October 2024Good luck#ICHSCOMMUNITY
@IlfordCountySch - 5th Sep
Everyone remembers there first day at school1We welcomed our Y7’s who had a great induction day.We cannot wait to watch then excel and grow during their time at ICHS.#ICHSSuccess#ICHSHardwork#ICHSCommunity
@IlfordCountySch - 15th Aug
Krishan- ‘Good, happy, relieved!’ 3A’s & A*, loughborough, Economics and ManagementSonny- ‘ I am relieved and proud’ 4A* Cambridge/warwick computer science. Well done to all our students!
@IlfordCountySch - 15th Aug
Danushan- ‘ I am feeling good’ 4A* UCL, MedicineScott- ‘Happy, very happy to get an A in Spanish’ 3A* & A, Trinity Cambridge, Maths.Well done to all our students.
@IlfordCountySch - 15th Aug
Our students continue to uphold ICHS tradition of attending prestigious universities including Cambridge and other Russel Group universities. A special mention goes to Aayan who is deciding between scholarships from UCLA, USA and Glasgow university.#ICHShardwork
@IlfordCountySch - 15th Aug
ICHS is celebrating outstanding A-Level Exam Results. The impressive achievements have seen students excel.#ICHSsuccess#ICHShardwork
@IlfordCountySch - 14th Aug
We look forward to seeing our 6th form students tomorrow to receive their results#ICHSsuccess#ICHShardwork#ICHSCommunity
@IlfordCountySch - 4th Jul
We welcomed Medico today to train our Medics & Dentists for the UCAT admissions test. They delivered an interactive & very useful workshop on how to find shortcuts to tricky questions & how to efficiently tackle every UCAT component. pic.twitter.com/eadeN0osFV
@IlfordCountySch - 3rd Jul
Get involved in this summers Contemporary Art Week. You can expect a week filled with art making, workshops from guest artists, & space to explore your connection to creativity. To take part, apply by Thursday 18 July. Contemporary Art Week 2024 - Whitechapel Gallery pic.twitter.com/Ih1XksL6y5
@IlfordCountySch - 25th Jun
Come and see the ICHS GCSE & A Level Art & Design Exhibition! Our students have produced a truly amazing body of work. Tuesday 2nd July 5-6.30pm pic.twitter.com/JQsoiGsgx9
@IlfordCountySch - 21st Jun
Come and see the ICHS GCSE & A Level Art & Design Exhibition!Our students have produced a truly amazing body of work. Tuesday 2nd July 5-6.30pm pic.twitter.com/BXatC3dp5l
@IlfordCountySch - 19th Jun
Ilford County High School Are Essex Champions! Well done to our Year 8 Cricket Team who beat Brentwood at the Essex Final yesterday. It was a great effort by the team to claim the trophy -SUCCESS pic.twitter.com/LfucAXmwro
@IlfordCountySch - 15th May
Year 9 entrepreneurs attended Redbridge Dragons' Den. Their task was to pitch their product & a business plan to the borough's most successful entrepreneurs-aka The Dragons. It was fantastic to see the confidence & creativity. Their products, ideas & designs got a special mention pic.twitter.com/KhrIgmyYy6
@IlfordCountySch - 14th May
ICHS Year10 students took part in an interschool Zoom conference with the Shadow Secretary of State for Health & Social Care & MP. Students asked thoughtful questions about how Wes is working to protect our local community & how Redbridge could be made safer for young people. pic.twitter.com/IbJA5jq6nS
@IlfordCountySch - 14th May
ICHS Philosophy and Ethics: These are some examples of Projects completed by Year 8 on Holocaust Memorial Day after having studied a unit on Evil & Suffering. -COMMUNITY pic.twitter.com/24Tbhy8TI9
@IlfordCountySch - 14th May
A reminder of this evenings Year 8 parents event. Please arrive at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Tonight will focus on Careers, Enrichment and Safeguarding.A reminder that the event is for parents only.