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The Palmer Catholic Academy

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The Palmer Catholic Academy

Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8EU

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,155
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.8%
Attainment 8
48.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.3%
Basics 9-5
46.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.1%
EBacc APS
4.38
EBacc 9-5
17.7%
EBacc 9-4
28.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.87
A*-A Grades
14.2%
A*-B Grades
39.2%
AAB+ %
9.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 109 students entered

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About The Palmer Catholic Academy

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. The school has around 1,155 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EU | More schools in Redbridge

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Palmer Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Palmer Catholic Academy

What is The Palmer Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Palmer Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are The Palmer Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
The Palmer Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Palmer Catholic Academy located?
The Palmer Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge (IG3 8EU).
How many pupils attend The Palmer Catholic Academy?
The Palmer Catholic Academy has around 1,155 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Palmer Catholic Academy with other schools?
View The Palmer Catholic Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Redbridge.