Loxford School of Science and Technology

Loxford School of Science and Technology is a mixed all-through school with academy status located in the Ilford area of the London Borough of Redbridge, England. The school's current headteacher is Anita Johnson. The secondary school now has more than 3000 students aged from 11 to 18 years, and a primary school is connected to it. The school is a part of the Loxford School Trust which consists of 6 other academies.

Loxford School of Science and Technology
Address
Loxford Lane

Ilford
,
London
,
IG1 2UT

England
Coordinates51°33′00″N 0°05′20″E
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto"Be at the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing."
Religious affiliation(s)Mixed faith
TrustLoxford School Trust
Department for Education URN140475 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherMrs. Anita Johnson
GenderMixed
Age3 to 18
Enrolment2,833
Capacity3000
Colour(s)Blue
Websitehttp://www.loxford.net

Students

Most students attending the secondary school are from a primary school in the local Ilford area, such as Woodlands Primary School, Cleveland Primary School or Uphall Primary School.

Criticism

In February 2010, Loxford gained attention due to the anti-semitic views of some of the school's Muslim students. A student whose name has been left undisclosed was probed by the police for creating a Facebook group in order for them and their friends to express their hatred of Jewish people. This Facebook group gained over 500 members in two weeks and discussions in the group included accounts of the students engaging in anti-semitic behaviour, including assault. Commenters to the Facebook group frequently mentioned jihad and used Quranic justifications for their beliefs.[1]

In May 2019, after a picture depicting children of the school praying outside circulated online, the school was criticised for not having proper faith spaces for the children to pray in.[2] The school is in the London Borough of Redbridge which consists of a large Muslim community.[3]

Notable former pupils

References
  1. admin (4 February 2010). "Ilford, UK – Police Launch Investigation Into anti-Semitic Facebook Group". Vos Iz Neias. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  2. Braddick, Imogen. "Thousands sign petition calling on Loxford School head teacher to review 'unacceptable' prayer policy". Ilford Recorder. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  3. "Redbridge – 2011 Census results". Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
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