The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.1
12.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.57
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 748
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD
- Head
- Headteacher Fiona Stone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Morland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCleveland Road Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.2km away
Sheringham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gordon Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dersingham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sir John Heron Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Uphall Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ursuline Academy Ilford a selective school?
No. The Ursuline Academy Ilford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ursuline Academy Ilford's Ofsted rating?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford currently has 748 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ursuline Academy Ilford take?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is in Ilford, IG1 4JU, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ursuline Academy Ilford have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ursuline Academy Ilford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.