Valentines High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Valentines High School
Address: Cranbrook Road
Town/City: Ilford
County: Essex
Postcode: IG2 6HX
Telephone Number: 02 0855 3608
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Laws
Capacity: 1288
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1357 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.1%

Location and administration

URN: 102857
DfE Number: 317/4033
UKPRN: 10007204
UPRN: 100023049149
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Redbridge (E09000026)
Constituency: Ilford North (E14001300)
Electoral Ward: Valentines (E05011253)

Easting & Northing: 543321E, 188179N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 29.64" N 0° 4' 0.95" E
Plus Code: 9F32H3F8+XQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gearies Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Cranbrook Primary School (0.8km)
  3. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Apex Secondary School for Girls (0.9km)
  5. Apex Secondary School for Boys (0.9km)
  6. Beehive Preparatory School (1.0km)
  7. Highlands Primary School (1.1km)
  8. Apex Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Redbridge Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Newbury Park Primary School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Steve Bainbridge - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mr Paul Cherry - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 April 2026.
  • Ms Rhiannan Davies - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Hannah Gillot - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Farah Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Sandeep Kaur - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mr Simon Midlane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.