In 2019, Newham Council announced proposals to expand Little Ilford School from 10 forms of entry to 12 due to a forecasted increase of Year 7 admissions after September 2019.

[7] This would increase the school's capacity from around 1,500 students to 1,800 and initial budget estimates show a cost of £13.1m.

[8] 7 of the school governors voted in favour of the plans, 5 against and 2 abstained.

National Education Union members organised staff walkouts and strike action in protest of the proposals.

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