Redbridge is celebrating national recognition for its educational achievements, consistently outperforming national and regional averages across all key stages. The borough's overall test and examination results for 2025 paint a picture of success, with primary results remaining a particular strength.
At the Early Years Foundation Stage, 72.8% of children achieved a Good Level of Development, an increase from previous years and well above national and London rates. Phonics outcomes remained strong, with Year 2 attainment surpassing national and London averages for the first time since 2019. Redbridge pupils also ranked second nationally in the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
Key Stage 2 results showed 74.9% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, a significant 12 percentage points above the national average. Redbridge secured the top national ranking for writing at the expected standard, reflecting exceptional performance across all primary subjects. Performance at a higher standard also saw substantial gains, with Redbridge ranking highly nationally in reading, writing, and maths.
Redbridge's success is underpinned by a range of initiatives. The borough's Connexions Team employs various strategies to support vulnerable young people, including referral pathways from schools, targeted work with specific groups such as those in the youth justice system and children looked after, and support for asylum seekers and refugees. Personal Advisers manage caseloads of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), providing regular support and guidance. The team also collaborates with educational providers and stakeholders to identify gaps in provision and supports the National Careers Strategy. Cooperation from schools, academies, and training providers in sharing student data is crucial for effective resource allocation.
Disadvantaged pupils and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) support continued to outperform national and regional averages across all key stages, with narrowing attainment gaps. At GCSE level, disadvantaged students and those with SEN support continued to outperform national and regional averages. For A-levels, Redbridge students with SEN Support ranked 14th to 16th nationally, outperforming national and regional averages in all headline measures.
At GCSE level, while overall performance saw a slight decline in line with national trends, Redbridge pupils still achieved higher Attainment 8 scores and stronger English and maths outcomes than their peers nationally and regionally. Entry and attainment in the English Baccalaureate remained high.
Post-16 results indicated steady improvement, with A-level performance increasing across several indicators. The average point score per entry and the percentage achieving AAB or better in facilitating subjects both saw improvements, narrowing the gap to national averages.
Further details on Redbridge's educational performance can be found in the '2025 School Test and Examination Results Annual Report Final' document. 2025 School Test and Examination Results Annual Report Final. Information regarding the Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meetings can be accessed via the Public reports pack.
