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St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Goodgraded 21/09/2022Ages 3–11241 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford, within the Redbridge local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 241 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/09/2022, St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ilford can view St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
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)64%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake35.2%
Free school meals35.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language37.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled49%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ilford
All schools in Ilford →Seven Kings SchoolGood · 0.2 miThe Palmer Catholic AcademyGood · 0.3 miArk Isaac Newton AcademyGood · 0.4 miAldborough Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miDownshall Primary School0.4 miSS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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