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Aerodrome Primary Academy
Goodgraded 19/05/2021Ages 3–11466 pupils
Aerodrome Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Croydon. The school has around 466 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/05/2021, Aerodrome Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view Aerodrome Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 4EJ), Aerodrome Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/05/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)62%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.9%
Free school meals28.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language32.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.4%
Attendance94.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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