Palmer Catholic Academy

The Palmer Catholic Academy
Motto	"Ad Gloriam Dei Et Servitium Omnium"
Established	1900 (1900)
Type	Academy
Religion	Catholicism
Headteacher	Ms. A. Moise-Dixon
Deputy head - Pastoral	Mr P. Downey
Deputy head - Achievement	Mr P. Norris
Founder	Canon Patrick Palmer
Location	Aldborough Road South Seven Kings Greater London IG3 8EU England
DfE number	317/4800
DfE URN	137088 Tables
Ofsted	Reports Pre-academy reports
Gender	Coeducational
Ages	11–18
Houses	Palmer House, Kolbe House, Heenan House, Mother Teresa House, Bede House
Colours	Navy Blue Maroon Gold
Former pupils	old palmerians
Website	academy website

The Palmer Catholic Academy, previously known as Canon Palmer Catholic School was the first Roman Catholic secondary academy school located in Ilford, in London, England.

The school consists of 5 buildings, each named after notable Catholic figures. Palmer House, named after the schools founder; Canon Patrick Palmer, Heenan House, Kolbe house, Mother Teresa house and Bede House. The school is a specialist Science Mathematics and Computing college. The school recently received an Academy status therefore having the name changed to "The Palmer Catholic Academy"

The Palmer Catholic Academy, is a voluntary aided 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. The Palmer Catholic Academy also has a sixth form. It has had numerous headmsters over the course of its life, including Mrs Allison Moise-Dixon, the first female headteacher at the Academy.

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

The school has multiple buildings all named after influential figures of the catholic faith. The school is a science, computing and maths specialist school, while also boasting many regional sporting achievements.

References

OFSTED Report

External links

Palmer Catholic Academy Website

Schools and colleges in Redbridge

Primary schools	Loxford School of Science and Technology

Secondary schools	Beal High School Caterham High School Chadwell Heath Academy The Forest Academy King Solomon High School Loxford School of Science and Technology Mayfield School Oaks Park High School Palmer Catholic Academy Seven Kings High School Trinity Catholic High School Ursuline Academy Ilford Valentines High School Wanstead High School Woodbridge High School

Grammar schools	Ilford County High School Woodford County High School

Special schools	Little Heath School

Independent schools	Bancroft's School Cranbrook School St Aubyn's School Woodford Green Preparatory School

Further education colleges	Redbridge College Redbridge Institute of Adult Education

Coordinates: 51°33′54″N 0°05′33″E / 51.5651°N 0.09254°E / 51.5651; 0.09254

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