Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

The Palmer Catholic Academy

Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EU
Part of: THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford, IG3 8EU
1,155 Pupils
1,174 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.80% FSM %
660 Boys
495 Girls
About The Palmer Catholic Academy

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ilford, Redbridge, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,155 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,174. Current headteacher: Paul Downey.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Redbridge
Region London
Administrative District Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Ilford South
Ward Newbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034821
URN 137088
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Marian Leslie-Povoas Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Angela Adams Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2018 — N/A
Ms Antonia Ajisebutu Local Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Alexander Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Datson Local Governor 06/10/2024 05/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Downey Local Governor 01/01/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Jacobson Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roger Melder Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gill Melder Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shona Millwood Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Henry Mobela Local Governor 01/10/2023 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.42 km • Ilford
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0.71 km • Ilford
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Aldborough Primary School
0.72 km • Ilford
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0.73 km • Ilford
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South Park Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palmer Catholic Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ilford, Redbridge.
The Palmer Catholic Academy has 1,155 pupils, with a capacity of 1,174.
The Palmer Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Palmer Catholic Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Palmer Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The Palmer Catholic Academy is Mr Paul Downey.
The Palmer Catholic Academy is at Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8EU, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Palmer Catholic Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Palmer Catholic Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Downey
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8EU
02085903808
www.tpc.academy
Location
IG3 8EU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137088
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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