St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Ilford, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 57% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 19.9%. indian pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by other white at 12%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Benton Road, Ilford, IG1 4AS |
| Website: | www.staidansacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02085905223 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Campling |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140295 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| African | 19.90% | 48 |
| Indian | 15.80% | 38 |
| Other White | 12.00% | 29 |
| Pakistani | 8.70% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 7.10% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.20% | 15 |
| White British | 4.60% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 4.10% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 4.10% | 10 |
| Other Black | 3.70% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Benton Road , IG1 4AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.