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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Morland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JU, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.2 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
748
Capacity
760
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school showcases impressive academic achievements, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 13% nationally. Approximately 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 March 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. | 56.1 | Top 13% 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%. | 84% | Top 12% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 28% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani30.9%
Asian Indian14.4%
Asian Bangladeshi12.7%
Black African11.1%
Asian Other10.3%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Other2.4%
White British2.4%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.56257, 0.06953 · IG1 4JU
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Ursuline Academy Ilford rated by Ofsted?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2012.
Is The Ursuline Academy Ilford a good school?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford scores 74.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Ursuline Academy Ilford in GCSEs?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.1. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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