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The Palmer Catholic Academy

Coordinates: 51°33′54″N 0°05′33″E / 51.5651°N 0.09254°E / 51.5651; 0.09254
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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Address
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Aldborough Road South

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IG3 8EU

Information
TypeAcademy
MottoLatin: Ad Gloriam Dei Et Servitium Omnium
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1961 (1961)
Department for Education URN137088 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherPaul Downey
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
HousesPalmer House, Kolbe House, Heenan House, Mother Teresa House, Bede House
Colour(s)  Navy
  Red
  Gold
Former pupilsOld Palmerians
Websitehttp://tpc.academy/

The Palmer Catholic Academy (TPCA),[1] previously known as Canon Palmer Catholic School, is a Roman Catholic secondary Academy school in Ilford, located in the London Borough of Redbridge, England that was the first of its type in the area.

The school consists of 5 buildings, each named after a notable Catholic figure. Palmer House, named after the school's founder, Canon Patrick Palmer; Heenan House; Kolbe House, named after Maximilian Kolbe; Mother Teresa House; and Bede House. The school is a specialist science mathematics and computing college. The school became an Academy and changed its name to "The Palmer Catholic Academy".[2]

The Palmer Catholic Academy is an independent voluntarily funded academy for boys and girls from 11 to 18. Founded as Canon Palmer Catholic School in 1961 with 300 students, it has grown greatly in numbers and stature now having over 1200 pupils as of 2019. The Palmer Catholic Academy also has a sixth form. It has had numerous headteachers over the course of its life, including Allison Moise Dixon the first female headteacher. Its current headteacher is Paul Downey.

The school predominantly promotes Catholic/Christian values but welcomes students of all faiths.

The school is a physical education, Drama, and maths specialist school. It has gained regional sporting achievements. In 2006, more than 60% of its pupils gained 5+ GCSEs.[3]

Notable pupils

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References

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  1. ^ "Educational visits policy" (PDF). The Palmer Catholic Academy. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Academy conversion and predecessor schools". Ofsted. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  3. ^ Butler, T; Hamnett, C (2010). "'You Take What you are Given': The Limits to Parental Choice in Education in East London". Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space. 42 (10): 2431–2450. doi:10.1068/a4323.
  4. ^ "Player profile: Stephen Gray". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 July 2019.


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