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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8EU
The Palmer Catholic Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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