St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy.

Ilford, IG14AS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Benton Road
Ilford, IG14AS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140295
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Benton Road, Ilford, IG1 4AS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
287
Free School Meals
29.0% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
287 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we enjoy learning, achieving, sharing and praying. Let Jesus’ love shine through in everything we do."

Dignity The Common Good Solidarity Option For The Poor Peace Creation And The Environment The Dignity Of Work And Participation

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary Academy is part of the Good Shepherd Catholic Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 8 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brentwood. We work collaboratively with the MAT all striving for excellent Catholic education for all our pupils.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Victoria Campling. The school is described as a 2-form entry primary with a Nursery provision in Seven Kings, Ilford, offering a Catholic education. Ofsted inspection referenced (September 2022). Parents are encouraged to contact the school for information or an application pack.

Admissions Criteria

Local authority admissions information for Redbridge; to obtain a place you must register with the local authority. If criteria are met, the school will be informed. The school prioritises Catholic pupils but welcomes all faiths and follows the Catholic ethos; Baptism certificate can be used as proof of Catholicism; Certificate of Catholic Practice information is provided; Nursery admissions are handled via the Early Years page.

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