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Apex Secondary School for Boys

287 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA

Apex Secondary School for Boys is a private secondary-stage school in Ilford, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
All standards Met

Overview

Islam, ethics and education form the three-part foundation of Apex Secondary School for Boys. As the Apex Trust's first major project, it uses FITRA to name five qualities: faithful, informed, tolerant, responsible and active. That gives the Ilford provision a distinctive educational language before any subject list enters the picture.

Learning Journeys organise the curriculum through shared themes rather than isolated courses. Most subjects follow the 2014 National Curriculum, while Islamic learning and values education remain part of the wider design. Pupils are invited to make connections between areas of knowledge and place academic study within a larger intellectual and ethical pattern.

A spiritual foundation, God consciousness, dynamic talents and Islamic ethics frame the intended experience. They articulate an aspiration rather than a measured result, but they clarify the model: the curriculum is designed to shape habits of thought and conduct as well as cover required academic content.

The boys' secondary route sits within the Apex Trust and brings curriculum, ethos, pastoral work and admissions into one setting. Current examination-result statistics are unavailable, so the supported portrait remains focused on themed learning, values education and the FITRA framework.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Mrs Meherun Hamid
Pupil roll
39 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
287 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London
Postcode
IG1 4UA
Area
Redbridge

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Meherun Hamid

School contact

School phone
02085541208

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02085541208
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection
View report
All standards Met

Latest inspection: 24 February 2026

Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Early years provision
Not applicable
Post-16 provision
Not applicable
Leadership and governance
Expected standard

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection - first began on 2026-02-24. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Apex Secondary School for Boys handle admissions?

Apex Secondary School for Boys handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Apex Secondary School for Boys?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Apex Secondary School for Boys?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Apex Secondary School for Boys?

Apex Secondary School for Boys is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 24 February 2026.