St Aidan's Church of England Academy
About St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Just over two-thirds of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025 said they would recommend St Aidan's Church of England Academy. That 67% yes figure comes from 33 respondents, so it's a small sample, but it gives a flavour of how families feel. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 169 applications for 116 places and 109 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.46. That suggests demand outstrips supply, even if not by a huge margin. On the survey, parents were most positive about the range of subjects on offer, with 88% agreeing or strongly agreeing that there is a good range available. They were also broadly positive about clubs and activities, with 78% agreeing or strongly agreeing their child can take part. However, responses were more mixed on how concerns are handled, with 24% strongly disagreeing that concerns are dealt with properly, and on SEND support, where 27% strongly disagreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 33 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2025): Some aspects not as strong
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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