Read Academy Education

URN: 139826 • Ilford IG1 3BD

Overview

Name
Read Academy Education
URN
139826
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gulam Abbas Hussain (since 2020)
Previous head
Gulam Abbas
Telephone
02085549111
Website
Visit
Address
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford IG1 3BD

Summary

Read Academy Education, located in Ilford, Redbridge, is an independent mixed school catering to students aged 3 to 16. Established in 2013, the school operates from the historic site of Cranbrook School and is part of the Cognita group. With a current enrolment of 290 pupils and a capacity of 300, Read Academy emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports the academic and personal development of every student.

The school promotes a strong Islamic identity while fostering a diverse and respectful community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the varied interests and needs of students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal growth. The school also prioritizes well-being, with 100% of students reporting feeling safe and valued within the school community.

Read Academy is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, being recognised as a fair trade school and actively engaging in community projects. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication to ensure a collaborative approach to education.

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Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
3 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
290
Boys
163
Girls
127
FSM %
Open date
2013-06-24
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 290 163 127 300
2024-09-11 265 144 121 300
2023-09-11 234 126 108 300 0.00
2022-09-11 234 126 108 228 0.00
2021-09-11 205 108 97 228
2020-09-11 160 82 78 228

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