The Palmer Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 48.8 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.49
- Confidence interval:
- [0.27, 0.71]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 192 | 48.8 | — | 69.3% | 40.1% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 184 | 50.4 | +0.49 | 69.0% | 41.3% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 187 | 54.8 | +0.72 | 80.0% | 47.0% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 175 | 52.4 | +0.58 | 76.0% | 61.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Redbridge for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137088 |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Paul Downey |
| Trust | THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | IG3 8EU |
| Latest pupils | 192 |
| FSM eligible | 26.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU
www.tpc.academyView local authority page2085903808| DfE number | 4800 |
| UKPRN | 10034821 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |