The Palmer Catholic Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Palmer Catholic Academy
Address: Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings
Town/City: Ilford
County: Essex
Postcode: IG3 8EU
Country: 10034922990
 Telephone Number: 02 0859 3808
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust
Sponsor: The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Downey
Capacity: 1174
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1172 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 137088
DfE Number: 317/4800
UKPRN: 10034821
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Redbridge (E09000026)
Constituency: Ilford South (E14000760)
Electoral Ward: Newbury (E05011250)
Diocese: RC04(Diocese of Brentwood)

Easting & Northing: 545277E, 187125N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 53.74" N 0° 5' 40.93" E
Plus Code: 9F32H37V+XV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ark Isaac Newton Academy (0.4km)
  2. St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (0.4km)
  3. Downshall Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Aldborough Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Oak House School (0.7km)
  6. South Park Primary School (0.7km)
  7. Seven Kings School (0.8km)
  8. SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  9. Gordon Primary School (1.0km)
  10. Eastcourt Independent School (1.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Thomas Alexander - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Fr Sean Connolly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr James Datson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2024.
  • Mr Paul Downey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr John Jacobson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mrs Marian Leslie-Povoas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mrs Gill Melder - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr Roger Melder - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mrs Shona Millwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.