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The Palmer Catholic Academy is a mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school in the London Borough of Redbridge.
The academy’s vision is modelled in our curriculum. We are a modern academy embracing traditional values, a strong Catholic ethos, a commitment to high academic standards and a respect for cultural diversity.
Academy information
Students enrolled at Sixth Form - 215
Percentage of students Pupil Premium/FSM - 15.35%
Curriculum
Our Sixth Form offers a traditional approach to Key Stage 5 education; the majority of students enrol to study 3 A-Levels throughout their two years in Sixth Form.
The courses on offer to our students are:
| Art |
| Biology |
| Business Studies (BTEC) |
| Chemistry |
| Computer Science |
| Economics |
| English Literature |
| Geography |
| Government and Politics |
| History |
| Law |
| Maths |
| Further Maths |
| Media Studies |
| PE |
| Philosophy |
| Physics |
| Psychology |
| Sociology |
We also offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to students studying 3 A-Levels as a way to explore and expand subject knowledge beyond the taught curriculum.
Enrichment
As part of the Sixth Form curriculum, students also study Core RE as well having opportunities to participate in many leadership and enrichment opportunities. The Canon Palmer Leadership Award is our main enrichment programme designed to develop our young people into tolerant, respectful, industrious and successful citizens, providing preparation for life in a modern, diverse and sometimes challenging society. Projects linked to this programme include:
Reading Intervention with KS3 students
Charity initiatives including CAFOD ambassadors
Peer Mentoring
Sports Leaders
School Event coordinators
Environmental /Eco club
EAL support team
Clubs e.g. Debate, Arts & Crafts, Current Affairs, Maths Challenge
Exam Headlines
A LEVEL RESULTS |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
|
Grade A*- A |
23.4% |
36.1% |
24.5% |
12% |
13.2% |
|
Grade A* - B |
44.1% |
65% |
50% |
29% |
35.3% |
|
Grade A* - C |
73.9% |
|
|
52.5% |
64.8% |
|
Grade A* - E |
97% |
99.6% |
100% |
94% |
92% |
Admissions
Entry Requirements for all subjects can be found on page three of our Options Booklet