The Ursuline Academy Ilford

A good academy converter school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Ursuline Academy Ilford.

Ilford, IG14JU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.75
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 87.6%
Continue in education or training
71.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Morland Road
Ilford, IG14JU
Phone
2085541995
Website
uai.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137418
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU
Website
www.uai.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD
Capacity
760 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
761
Free School Meals
20.1% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
61.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
English Attainment 8:
13.3
Maths Attainment 8:
11.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
28.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.8%
Ebacc Languages:
40.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.75
Progress 8 Range:
0.49 to 1.01
University Progression:
75.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
77.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
75%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
65 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
87.6 (+35.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
61.4 (+21.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
77.0 (+20.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.75 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
95
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
761 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Serviam – I will serve"

United in harmony Grateful and generous Listening and attentive Loving and compassionate Faith-filled and hopeful Courageous and resilient Discerning and joyful Leading for justice Acting with truth and integrity

Our commitment to Catholic life is woven into every aspect of school life, rooted deeply in our Ursuline charism and the teachings of our founder, St Angela Merici. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is valued, respected, and inspired to grow in faith, knowledge, and compassion. Our school community is built on the Gospel values of love, service, justice, and respect, guiding us to support and uplift one another.

Curriculum Highlights

Applied Human Biology Art Business Computer Science & Information Technologies Design & Technology Drama Economics English Geography Government & Politics History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education Psychology Religious Education Science Sociology

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