St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Benton Road, Ilford, IG1 4ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 47th of 49 primary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

213 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals35.2%

35.2%, 8.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.6%

37.6%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.2%

12.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Aldborough Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	90% met the expected standard
Downshall Primary School	0.4 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	76% met the expected standard
Christchurch Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Winston Way Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Campling
Phone: 02085905223
Website: staidansacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Benton Road, Ilford, IG1 4AS
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 140295

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.