What did School Atlas judge The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Palmer Catholic Academy?

The Palmer Catholic Academy has 1,132 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Palmer Catholic Academy take?

The Palmer Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Palmer Catholic Academy located?

The Palmer Catholic Academy is located in Ilford, IG3 8EU, Redbridge.

How do I apply to The Palmer Catholic Academy?

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does The Palmer Catholic Academy have a religious character?

Yes — The Palmer Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Palmer Catholic Academy?

When The Palmer Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance, calculated by shortest walking distance from the academy using public highways and footpaths (excluding common land), as calculated by the Local Authority Geographical Information System (GIS), to the main entrance of the academy in Aldborough Road South. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the academy.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Palmer Catholic Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.2% of pupils at The Palmer Catholic Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Palmer Catholic Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
4Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
5Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance, calculated by shortest walking distance from the academy using public highways and footpaths (excluding common land), as calculated by the Local Authority Geographical Information System (GIS), to the main entrance of the academy in Aldborough Road South. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the academy.

Within each of the categories, the attendance of a brother or sister at the academy at the time of enrolment increases priority so the application is placed at the top of the category in which it is made. Children with an EHCP naming the academy are admitted first by law and are dealt with by a separate procedure, not numbered within the oversubscription criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Palmer Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Palmer Catholic Academy?: The Palmer Catholic Academy has 1,132 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Palmer Catholic Academy take?: The Palmer Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Palmer Catholic Academy located?: The Palmer Catholic Academy is located in Ilford, IG3 8EU, Redbridge.
How do I apply to The Palmer Catholic Academy?: The Palmer Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does The Palmer Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — The Palmer Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Palmer Catholic Academy?: When The Palmer Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance, calculated by shortest walking distance from the academy using public highways and footpaths (excluding common land), as calculated by the Local Authority Geographical Information System (GIS), to the main entrance of the academy in Aldborough Road South. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Palmer Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.2% of pupils at The Palmer Catholic Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Palmer Catholic Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
4Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
5Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
7Any other children — Any other children.

The Palmer Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Palmer Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Palmer Catholic Academy?: The Palmer Catholic Academy has 1,132 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Palmer Catholic Academy take?: The Palmer Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Palmer Catholic Academy located?: The Palmer Catholic Academy is located in Ilford, IG3 8EU, Redbridge.
How do I apply to The Palmer Catholic Academy?: The Palmer Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does The Palmer Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — The Palmer Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Palmer Catholic Academy?: When The Palmer Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children — Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance, calculated by shortest walking distance from the academy using public highways and footpaths (excluding common land), as calculated by the Local Authority Geographical Information System (GIS), to the main entrance of the academy in Aldborough Road South. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Palmer Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.2% of pupils at The Palmer Catholic Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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