The Palmer Catholic Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Ilford, IG3 8EU
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 23% in England
14 of 18 in Redbridge
Pupils
1,132
First preferences per place
0.65
2026/27
Absence
7.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 50.4 | 48.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72% | 54% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 68% | 48% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 | 0.49 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy · 0.2 mi · No rating · Top 10% in England
- Seven Kings School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Oaks Park High School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 17% in England
- The Ursuline Academy Ilford · 1.0 mi · Report card · Top 10% in England
- Loxford School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- Chadwell Heath Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
Best secondary schools in Redbridge · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
The Palmer Catholic Academy is in Seven Kings Park (typical home £475,000, crime low).
What is The Palmer Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Palmer Catholic Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Palmer Catholic Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Palmer Catholic Academy is in the top 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.