There is also opportunity for admission at 16+, directly into the sixth form, but the majority of places each year are taken up by existing students of the lower school.

On 19 April 2010, Mr Michael Capon officially became the new Headmaster of Ilford County High School.

Mrs Drysdale is the second female acting head teacher in Ilford County High School's history.

Mrs Foucher and Mr Streatfield were appointed substantive Deputy Headteachers following interviews held on 12 June 2015.

In 2021, under the current headteacher Rebecca Drysdale's management, the school's Ofsted rating was downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'good'.

Today, the association performs a dual role, as "landlord" of the facilities at the Oakfield Playing Fields and parent body for the affiliated Sports Clubs, and as a social hub for former pupils of the School.

The Cricket Club fields 5 XIs in the Shepherd Neame Essex League, an occasional 6th XI on Saturdays, and teams playing friendlies on Sundays, as well as running a Colts section.

The school has published a magazine since its foundation entitled "Chronicles", often showcasing students' poems and artwork, in addition to news.

The periodical was distributed during the 2015 academic year and remains available to view on the school website[5] Construction of a new Sports Hall was completed in November 2006 and was opened by former pupil Sir Trevor Brooking.

In 2014, the Sixth Form Suite was constructed, purpose made for KS5 students to use as a learning environment outside of the LRC which is used by all years.