The Ursuline Academy Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Ilford, IG1, in the Redbridge council area. It has 743 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 February 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area — inspected 24 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.75 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 61.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 122 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 28.28 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 50 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 743 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 25.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 57.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 4.95% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.34% | 2024/25 |
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