The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Zoe Foulsham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Goodwin Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Aerodrome School
Primary · Very close
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Primary · 562m away
St Giles School
Special school · 563m away
Whitgift School
Independent · 573m away
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Harris Academy Purley
Secondary · 820m away
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary · 954m away
Purley Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Aerodrome Primary Academy?
Aerodrome Primary Academy currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aerodrome Primary Academy take?
Aerodrome Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aerodrome Primary Academy?
Aerodrome Primary Academy is in Croydon, CR0 4EJ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aerodrome Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Aerodrome Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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