The Palmer Catholic Academy
Academy converter in Ilford, Redbridge.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1132 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1174 |
| Free school meals | 33.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Address | Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.tpc.academy |
| Telephone | 02085903808 |
| URN | 137088 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest full inspection: report card inspection under Ofsted's renewed framework (in use since November 2025), started 3 February 2026, published 8 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single overall grade.
| Safeguarding standards | Met |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
| Post-16 provision | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
Latest ungraded inspection: 26 January 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy (all-through school, about 0.4 km)
- Seven Kings School (all-through school, about 0.8 km)
- Oaks Park High School (secondary school, about 1.6 km)
- Loxford School (all-through school, about 1.7 km)
- The Ursuline Academy Ilford (secondary school, about 1.7 km)
- Mayfield School (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Chadwell Heath Academy (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Valentines High School (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Redbridge
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.