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Little Ilford School

Coordinates: 51°32′50″N 0°03′29″E / 51.5472°N 0.0581°E / 51.5472; 0.0581
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Little Ilford School
Address
Map
Browning Road

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E12 6ET

Coordinates51°32′50″N 0°03′29″E / 51.5472°N 0.0581°E / 51.5472; 0.0581
Information
TypeCommunity school
MottoCourage, Commitment, Compassion
Established1959
Local authorityNewham
Department for Education URN102776 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherAndrew Finn
Staff250
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1434
Websitehttps://www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk/

Little Ilford School is a coeducational secondary school located in Little Ilford in the London Borough of Newham in London, United Kingdom. It enrolled 1434 students[1][2] and has been described by Ofsted as outstanding in their last inspection in 2012.[2]

Construction of new building

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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.[3][4] 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.[5][6] 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

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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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]

Notable former pupils

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References

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  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. ^ a b "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Priority School Building Programme (PSBP)". GOV.UK. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  4. ^ Morton, Sophie (20 February 2016). "Little Ilford students help build new school". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Planning Report" (PDF). Greater London Authority. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Wates seals close on £23m East London school". Construction Enquirer News. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  7. ^ Latif, Sheeza. "Proposed expansion of Little Ilford School". Newham Council. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Agenda Reports Pack" (PDF). Newham London. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  9. ^ 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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