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GoodMixedLast inspected 30/09/2014

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Academy converter · Croydon · CR5 3DE
Pupils
216
Capacity
218
FSM %
6.9%
EAL %
7%
KS2 R+W+M
77%
About this school

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR5 3DE). The school has a Catholic religious character. It has 216 pupils and a capacity of 218.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 30% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 77%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (6.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 7% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)77%
National average ~65%3-year average: 77%
Higher Standard
30%
Reading
77%
Maths
87%
Writing
87%
Grammar & Punctuation
90%
English as Additional Language
7%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
74%
Girls
82%
Gender gap: 8.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCroydon
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Religious characterCatholic
AddressPortnalls Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3DE
Telephone1737556036
URN142729
Area House Prices — Croydon · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£415k
Annual change
+1.6%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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