St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Portnalls Road, St Aidans Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, CR5 3DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 17th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 September 2014, report published 22 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Staff have created a nurturing and welcoming school environment where pupils are safe and happy. Pupils are well looked after and know they have trusted adults to talk to if they have concerns. Pupils are well behaved and keen to learn. They collectively decided on the main school rule of 'be kind and respectful'. Pupils show courtesy to each other and to staff and are taught to be considerate, such as through the school's programme of 'random acts of kindness.' The school values, such as honesty and self-belief, underpin much of its work. Pupils are encouraged to develop a keen sense of responsibility. The school council, for example, help to organise events such as foodbank collections and a 'walk to school competition' to promote environmental awareness. The school offers various opportunities for all pupils to broaden their learning beyond the classroom, such as outings to various museums and places of interests. Older pupils take part in national science competitions and attend scientific and computing workshops. Pupils enjoy learning different musical instruments and the various rock bands set up by pupils are testament to this. They have many opportunities to perform, including in the school's talent shows and plays and events with local schools.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers' checking of pupils' understanding is variable. This means that sometimes misconceptions can go unchallenged, and pupils do not learn the intended curriculum content fully. The school should continue to strengthen classroom practice so that misunderstandings are identified and addressed swiftly.
- Many leaders in the school are new to their roles. As a result, their leadership skills and knowledge are still developing. The school should continue to ensure that leaders at all levels receive the support and development that they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Byron | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Woodcote Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SANCTA FAMILIA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caterina Hughes
- Phone
- 01737556036
- Address
- Portnalls Road, St Aidans Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, CR5 3DE
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 142729
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.