The Palmer Catholic Academy
#347 of 640 secondary schools in London
#1767 of 4,090 nationally
About The Palmer Catholic Academy
The Palmer Catholic Academy is a academy secondary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,132 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 347th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (67th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,132; capacity filled 96.4%; grade 4+ english & maths 74%; ebacc average points 4.39.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; The Palmer Catholic Academy ranks 34th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)48.8
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)47.4%
- A level points per entry (10%)30.9
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Palmer Catholic Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,132
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 48.8
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 47.4%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 74%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.39
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 30.9
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near The Palmer Catholic Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students · 371 m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 420 m away
Downshall Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
501 students · 712 m away
Aldborough Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students · 723 m away
South Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students · 740 m away
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students · 760 m away
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students · 854 m away
Gordon Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students · 1.0 km away
Eastcourt Independent School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 1.1 km away
Winston Way Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
616 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,129 students
Greig City Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
Harris Academy Greenwich
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,138 students
Canons High School
Edgware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
Mulberry Academy Woodside
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,124 students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Thamesmead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,120 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Palmer Catholic Academy a good school?
The Palmer Catholic Academy has a Success Index (England) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #347 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Palmer Catholic Academy rank in London?
The Palmer Catholic Academy ranks #347 of 640 secondary schools in London and #1767 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Palmer Catholic Academy?
The Palmer Catholic Academy had 1,132 students in 2025.
Is The Palmer Catholic Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
The Palmer Catholic Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Palmer Catholic Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Palmer Catholic Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.