St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
57%
Capacity
241
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 241 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Campling, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6344th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 50 in Redbridge.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 24 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Benton Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 4AS |
| Headteacher | Victoria Campling |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| School Capacity | 241 / 420 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6344th of 13,686
Nationally
1084th of 1,592
In London
43rd of 50
In Redbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Benton Road, Ilford
Redbridge, IG1 4AS
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