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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.3 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,155
Capacity
1,174
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 35% of schools nationally. A commendable 82% of students progress to university, although only 20% reach top-third institutions. While 74% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there's room for improvement in the percentage attaining grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.8 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.0%
Asian Indian16.0%
Asian Pakistani12.7%
Asian Bangladeshi11.3%
White Other8.6%
Asian Other8.1%
Black Caribbean4.2%
White British3.8%
Black Other3.1%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56430, 0.09454 · IG3 8EU
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Palmer Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Palmer Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2012.
Is The Palmer Catholic Academy a good school?
The Palmer Catholic Academy scores 60.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Palmer Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
The Palmer Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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