We are a small school, and that’s our strength. Every student is known, valued, and supported. From the moment she steps through our doors, your daughter becomes part of a long tradition of Catholic education, where faith is not just taught but lived every day, shaping her into a compassionate, confident leader 

At Ursuline, we are not just educators—we’re partners in helping your daughters flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. 

For more information about admissions to The Ursuline Academy Ilford, go to:
London Borough of Redbridge website.

Our performance can be viewed at the Gov.uk website.

Admissions 2025/2026

View Prospectus 2025/2026

The admissions procedure is set out very clearly it is vital that you follow these procedures to the letter or you run the risk of not getting a place in the school when you otherwise might have done. For Catholic applicants you do not need a Certificate of Practice from your Parish Priest but we do need a copy of your daughter’s Baptism Certificate attached to a copy of the Catholic Supplementary form – link below. Please return these to the school no later than 31 October.

Catholic Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2025/2026

The school is usually heavily oversubscribed with non-Catholic applicants and these places are offered on distance criteria. Christian applicants need to attach a copy of your daughter’s Baptism certificate along with the Non-Catholic Supplementary form below. All other applicants need a reference from your religious leader again along with the supplementary form – link below. Please return to these to school no later than 31 October.

Non-Catholic Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2025/2026

Year 7 Admissions Criteria 2025/2026

Please take a moment to go through our Attendance and Punctuality Policy:

Attendance and Punctuality Policy 2021

View Sixth Form Prospectus 

We will be recruiting for the Sixth Form in the Autumn Term 2023 for admission in September 2024. Please click here for more information.

Year 12 Admissions Criteria 2025/2026

Admission Appeals

The parents of any students refused admission to the Academy will have the right of appeal to an independent appeals panel to be established by the Governors, in accordance with the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

If you wish to appeal, you should request an appeal form and appeal procedure from the Academy by 11th March 2025.  You will be sent the appeal form which you need to complete and return by 31st March 2025 together with any supporting documents in order for your appeal to be arranged.

The appeals are scheduled to be heard between May and June 2025.