Welcome to the Ursuline Academy Ilford.

At The Ursuline Academy Ilford, our greatest strength is our community; diverse, dynamic and united in purpose. As a small school, we know every student, value every voice, and believe deeply in the power of belonging. Together we live out the words of our school prayer: respecting each other, helping each other and bearing with each other in Jesus Christ.

When your daughter joins us, she becomes part of a proud Ursuline tradition of faith, service and academic excellence. Here, she will be challenged to think bravely, act with compassion, and grow into a confident young woman who leads with integrity.

Our students achieve exceptional results at GCSE and A-level, but our vision goes far beyond grades. Learning at The Ursuline is enriched by opportunity, from global trips to Naples, Iceland, CERN Switzerland, NASA Florida and Kraków in Poland, to creative excellence in performances like The Tempest and the upcoming production of 'Born for this'.

We celebrate difference, heritage and shared identity, whether during our annual Culture Day or the annual Badge Commissioning service for our newest students. Every girl wears the Ursuline badge with pride, knowing she belongs to something greater than herself.

Our Sixth Form, UA6, continues this journey of growth, offering ambitious courses, leadership opportunities and a strong focus on service. Our students leave us ready to shape the world; resilient, principled and faith-filled.

Rooted in our Catholic values and inspired by our motto Serviam; “I will serve”,  we are a community that stands together. We serve others, lift one another up, and believe every young woman has the power to make a difference.

We invite you to come and experience the warmth, energy and spirit that define The Ursuline Academy Ilford.

Fiona Stone  MA, NPQH