St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

About St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 241 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redbridge →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

241 / 420 (57%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Benton Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 4AS

Phone

02085905223

Headteacher

Victoria Campling

Website

www.staidansacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy have?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy has 241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST.

Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is located at Benton Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 4AS.