The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 38 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 26 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- SANCTA FAMILIA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caterina Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Portnalls Road, St Aidans Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmitham Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Byron
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodcote Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodcote High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Serenity School
Independent · 1.7km away
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Woodmansterne Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School take?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is in Coulsdon, CR5 3DE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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