Early years population
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Percentage of population by age group
Table showing percentage of population by age group
| Number in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 26,154 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 4,317 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 4,308 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 4,595 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 4,339 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 4,337 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 4,258 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, NOMIS, published 11 September 2025
Disadvantaged
Early years pupil premium
In Redbridge, 2.5% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
Funded early education and childcare, Department for Education, published 29 July 2026
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Redbridge is 0.2% for under 1 year olds and 0.2% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Redbridge
| Number in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 30 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Redbridge
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Redbridge, 3.6% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.7% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 930 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 2 | 0% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 142 | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 385 | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 401 | 9.4% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 447 | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 158 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 283 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
Special educational needs in England, Department for Education, published 14 October 2026
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Redbridge.
In Redbridge, 1.7% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Redbridge by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Redbridge by age group
| Number in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 439 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 14 | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 159 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 266 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
Education, health and care plans, Department for Education, published 4 September 2026
Early years funded takeup
In Redbridge, take-up of funded early years places is 67% for 2-year-olds, 85% for 3-year-olds, and 90% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 664 | 14% | 67% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | All 3-year olds are eligible | 85% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | All 4-year olds are eligible | 90% | |
| National | 93% | ||
Funded early education and childcare, Department for Education, published 29 July 2026
Children's overweight and obesity
In Redbridge, 17% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 655 | 17% | 24% |
Children's overweight and obesity prevalence, NHS, published 14 September 2026
Oral health
In Redbridge, 35% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Redbridge | % examined in Redbridge | % in Redbridge | % National | |
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| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 234 | 5.5% | 35% | 22% |
Oral health, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, published 14 September 2026