Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School[1] is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form located in Acocks Green, Birmingham, England. The school is named after Edward Ilsley, former Archbishop of Birmingham.

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Address
Map
Victoria Road

, ,
B27 7XY

England
Coordinates52°26′40″N 1°49′18″W / 52.44442°N 1.82169°W / 52.44442; -1.82169
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoJustus et Tenax Propositi - Just and Firm of Purpose
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1957
Local authorityBirmingham City Council
TrustSt Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy Company
Department for Education URN146124 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherCiaran Clinton
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,192
Websitehttp://www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/

Construction of the school commenced in 1955 and was completed in 1957. It is named after Archbishop Edward Ilsley, who built the first church in the village of Acocks Green in the early part of the 20th century. The school served many immigrant Catholic families who moved to Birmingham from the west coast of Ireland following World War II.[2] The headteacher is Mr C Clinton.

In 2003, the school was named as one of the best schools nationwide in the Chief Inspector's Report to Parliament. It also received Technology College status. In 2004, it was described as being the "Most Improved" school by the Specialist Schools Trust. The school was also the first winner of the Healthy Schools Award.[3]

Previously a voluntary aided school administered by Birmingham City Council, in May 2019 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the St Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy Company.

References edit

  1. ^ "Home". ilsley.bham.sch.uk.
  2. ^ "History of Our School". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2007.
  3. ^ "Our Achievements". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2007.

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