The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Campling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
November 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Benton Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Palmer Catholic Academy
Secondary · 420m away
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Winston Way Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Oak House School
Independent · 1.0km away
South Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gordon Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Secondary · 1.5km away
Mayespark Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is in Ilford, IG1 4AS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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