Aerodrome Primary Academy
Goodwin Road, Croydon, CR0 4EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aerodrome Primary Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 26th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 11 November 2025, report published 11 January 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 November 2025
The school fosters a sense of belonging and high aspirations for every child. It is proudly inclusive, offering highly effective support for all pupils. From early years through to Year 6, leaders and staff remain focused on ensuring that every pupil is treated as an individual and their needs are met. As a result, all pupils make positive progress from their different starting points. Pupils value their learning, attend well and are highly engaged in lessons and activities. Their behaviour reflects this. Pupils show kindness and respect for others. Older pupils demonstrate maturity and act as excellent role models. Bullying is rare, and any incidents are dealt with swiftly. Pupils benefit from the consistency of a staff team that knows them and their families well. Community events bring staff, pupils and parents and carers together to share in pupils' achievements. For example, they enjoy cakes baked by pupils when they celebrate 'stars of the week' at the weekly 'community café'. Staff care deeply about pupils. They notice the smallest changes in pupils' behaviour or mood and respond with kindness and reassurance. Staff provide opportunities for pupils to talk and be listened to, from sessions with specialist staff to taking the school dog out for walks. Pupils in the specially resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are represented in the school's many councils. In addition to joining many mainstream lessons, this gives further opportunities for pupils in the SRP to feel part of the school and have their voice heard. Pupils have a wealth of experiences that help to develop character and prepare them for life beyond school. The school has well-established links with external partners to give pupils experiences that they may not otherwise have, including trips to Mansion House and esteemed universities.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum and its teaching across the school continue to strengthen pupils' writing fluency.
- Leaders should continue their work to secure consistently high attendance for pupils, including those who are disadvantaged.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
447 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Aerodrome Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Howard Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Zoe Foulsham
- Phone
- 02086884975
- Address
- Goodwin Road, Croydon, CR0 4EJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 139094
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.