Read Academy Education
Ilford, Essex · IG1 3BD
Read Academy is a contemporary independent all-through school in Ilford serving ages 3–18, with a distinctive Islamic ethos underpinning its curriculum and pastoral care. The school emphasises integration of academic rigour with Islamic values (tarbiyah), positioning itself as a faith-centred alternative within the independent sector. Small cohort size (265 pupils) enables personalised attention, though the school remains not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting external validation of educational standards.
- →Strong Islamic values framework integrated throughout curriculum and school life
- →All-through provision from nursery to sixth form in a single, values-aligned community
- →Small school size enabling closer pastoral relationships and individualised attention
Who thrives here
Families seeking a distinctly faith-based education where Islamic principles inform both teaching and ethos; parents who value close-knit, community-oriented school environments and whose children thrive with explicit moral and spiritual anchoring.
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Contact & visit
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex
Ilford, Essex
IG1 3BD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Read Academy Education?
Day fees at Read Academy Education are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Read Academy Education?
Read Academy Education admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Read Academy Education's exam results?
At Read Academy Education, 16% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Read Academy Education a boarding school?
Read Academy Education is a day school in Ilford and does not offer boarding.
What is Read Academy Education's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Read Academy Education “Good” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Caring, values-driven environment explicitly grounded in Islam
✓Small school community enabling personal attention and pastoral oversight
✓Coherent all-through journey with consistent ethos from nursery to sixth form
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history means external validation of teaching quality and safeguarding procedures unavailable to prospective families
!Limited transparency on exam results, university destinations, and co-curricular depth compared to established independent schools
!Small pupil cohort may limit peer diversity, sporting/co-curricular breadth, and economies of scale on facilities