Tutoring in Ilford: 11+, GCSE and A-Level

Why do Ilford families start with the 11+?

Because Ilford is in Redbridge, and Redbridge has two grammar schools. Many Ilford parents first contact us in Year 4 or Year 5.

The two schools are Ilford County High School, a selective boys' school on Fremantle Road, Barkingside, and Woodford County High School, a selective girls' school on High Road, Woodford Green. Both take students aged 11 to 18.

Here is how the Redbridge 11+ works, according to Redbridge Council:

Every Ilford address is inside the catchment, because it covers all of Redbridge and Waltham Forest. That means competition is local and strong.

For a side-by-side look at the two schools, read Ilford County High vs Woodford County High. For timing, see when to start 11+ preparation.

How do the Redbridge grammar schools compare with other Ilford schools?

The two grammar schools had the highest GCSE scores in the borough in 2025. But several Ilford comprehensives also did well. This table uses the 2025 ranking from the Ilford Recorder.

So a child who does not get a grammar place still has good options. Our guide on what to do if your child didn't pass the 11+ covers next steps.

What about GCSE and A-Level students in Ilford?

Many Ilford teenagers come to us for GCSE Maths and Science, or for A-Level Maths, Biology and Chemistry. The usual aim is to secure 7s for a strong sixth form, or top A-Level grades for university.

We teach to your child's exam board, so it does not matter which Ilford school they attend. In our groups, a Seven Kings student and a Loxford student can sit side by side if they are working at the same level and on the same board.

If your child is in a grammar school and finding the pace hard, small-group support can help them keep up without the cost of one-to-one. See our GCSE tutoring and A-Level tutoring pages.

How do Ilford students get to the Barking centre?

By bus is usually simplest, because two routes run straight from Ilford to Barking Station.

• EL1 runs from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill to Barking Station, according to TfL's EL1 route data.
• 169 runs from Barkingside and Ilford town centre (Chapel Road) to Barking Station, according to TfL's 169 route data.

Our centre is at Roding House, Cambridge Rd, Barking IG11 8NL, a short walk from Barking Station. Journey times change, so please check the TfL Journey Planner from your home.

If the trip does not suit your evenings, every plan also works online, with the same tutor and group size.

How LCB can help

Our 11+ tutoring covers Maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning in groups of 3–5, from Year 4. We also teach GCSE and A-Level. Plans start at £52 a month with no contract. Book a free assessment and we will call you within 2 hours during opening hours.