The Ursuline Academy IlfordMorland Road , Ilford

The Ursuline Academy Ilford, based in Ilford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Ursuline Academy Ilford currently has around 748 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 30.9%. indian pupils make up about 14.4% , followed by bangladeshi at 12.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 75% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .