The Ursuline Academy Ilford
About The Ursuline Academy Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a girls’ secondary school in Redbridge that is currently operating very close to its capacity of 760 pupils, with 748 on roll. The school’s intake reflects a notably diverse socioeconomic profile: 24.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong — for entry in 2025/26, the school received 321 applications for just 118 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.72. Of those applicants, 84 put the school as their first preference, and 69 of those first-preference families were offered a place. This level of competition indicates a school that is well-regarded locally and that parents are actively choosing, despite the high proportion of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Latest monitoring visit (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications