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Aerodrome Primary Academy

Croydon, CR0 4EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#7,280
of 13,686 nationally

About Aerodrome Primary Academy

Aerodrome Primary Academy is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 211 applications chasing just 55 places for the 2025/26 academic year. That works out at nearly four applicants for every spot, and 54 of those 55 places went to first-preference families, suggesting strong local confidence. The school’s parentView data isn’t available here, but the sheer demand tells its own story. Headteacher Zoe Foulsham leads a school that is significantly oversubscribed — 3.84 children apply for each place — and the nursery provision means families can get a foot in the door early. With 466 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running above its official number, which often indicates a school that local parents trust and want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGoodwin Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 4EJ
HeadteacherZoe Foulsham
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils466
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity466 / 420 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 May 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 May 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Aerodrome Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.