The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Ursuline Academy creates a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils are valued and feel safe. Pupils develop strong character, confidence and respect for others while achieving excellent academic results. The school offers extensive enrichment through clubs, trips and community work, helping every pupil thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve results well above national averages by the end of key stage 4, with disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs making strong progress
- Exceptional behaviour and respect throughout the school, with low-level disruption rare and bullying not tolerated
- Rich personal development programme helping pupils understand online safety, healthy relationships, mental health and current issues
- Strong careers education with work experience, employer visits and university trips
- Well-planned, broad curriculum with clear focus on building knowledge over time
Areas for Improvement
- Sixth form curriculum and teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects, resulting in below-average examination outcomes
- Support for some pupils with high levels of special educational needs and/or disabilities varies in quality
- Need to sustain recent improvements in pupil attendance and reduce persistent absence further
- Governors developing more rounded understanding of post-16 provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, creative clubs, reading programmes, charity work, volunteering, mentoring, leadership roles, work experience, university visits, employer meetings, apprenticeship provider meetings
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a strong school where pupils achieve very well across subjects and benefit from excellent personal development programmes. The school has created a kind and ambitious community where pupils feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
31
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
743 pupils
760 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.14015%
Overall absence
35.12658%
Persistent absence
632
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Apex Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Cleveland Road Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
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