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The Palmer Catholic Academy
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- Redbridge IG3 8EU
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most students make at least good progress and some make outstanding progress and get very high GCSE results.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in lessons and around the academy. Students say it has improved over time.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically good and occasionally outstanding. Some teaching requires improvement.
Parent Satisfaction: The very large majority of parents who responded to questions on Parent View are pleased with the progress of their children at the academy.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and managers are resolute in driving improvement forward.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and understand the dangers of cyber bullying. They know how to use the internet safely.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding is well developed. Students respect the diversity of the academy.
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The Palmer Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1169 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For pupils between the ages of 11 and 18, The Palmer Catholic Academy is a coeducational, voluntary-aided school. In order to serve the Catholic community in Ilford, Canon Patrick Palmer founded Canon Palmer Catholic School in 1961. Since then, the school's enrollment and reputation have increased significantly. 300 kids attended the school in 1961 as opposed to 1,100 currently. The institution has changed significantly throughout the years, but its core mission has stayed the same. We are a cutting-edge school with classic principles. We take great pride in having a multicultural family of learners at The Palmer Catholic Academy, including both staff and students. We all benefit more from sharing and using our strengths and talents as a learning community. As a Catholic school, we prioritise the spiritual growth of every member of our academy community and put Christ at the centre of everything we do. Our academy is made up of a diverse group of people from many faiths who all share the same core ideals. We set the greatest standards for our pupils to reflect the lofty aspirations of our families. We anticipate that everyone of our students will give everything they have to their academic work, behaviour, and conduct. We continue to provide a widening selection of disciplines and credentials in addition to a completely comprehensive and balanced curriculum. To further their overall development and educational experience, our students are also given access to a wide variety of extracurricular possibilities. I am incredibly proud of everything that our institution continues to do as a former student of Canon Palmer Catholic School. With the solid support of our principles and faith, we celebrate our ongoing victories and accomplishments.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 72% | 48% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.10% | - | 10.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 45.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 56.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 33.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 17.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 22.59% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 3.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 184 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 93.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 16.76% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 63.24% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.86% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 49.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 59.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 36.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 21.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 27.36% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 3.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 96.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 19.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 64.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.24% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.24% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 46.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 2 | 58.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 36.63% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 1 | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 28.04% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 3.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 164 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 12.95% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 63.86% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 5 | 46.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 1 | 59.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 35.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 21.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 27.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 4.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 86.7% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 80.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 13.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 63.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.25% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 47.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 61.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 36.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 25.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 27.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.89% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 15.58% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 64.37% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.26% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.74% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.89 | 33.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.67 | 33.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.10% | 14.39% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 77.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 9.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.01 | 36.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.41 | 37.32 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.8% | 21.65% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 101 | 170 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 78.94% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 4.94% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.20 | 31.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.23 | 32.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 14.68% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 155 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 90% | 75.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 2% | 9.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.05 2 | 31.85 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.26 4 | 32.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 14.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 13.19% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.59 | 28.55 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 | 30.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.2% | 15.09% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 14.06% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.59% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 9.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Palmer Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1