St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
#1527 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#11894 of 15,697 nationally
About St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 31.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1527th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 213; capacity filled 50.7%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy ranks 42nd of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)36.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 213
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 36.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 50.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students · 341 m away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students · 420 m away
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students · 600 m away
Aldborough Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students · 606 m away
Downshall Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
501 students · 642 m away
Christchurch Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,084 students · 907 m away
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students · 953 m away
Winston Way Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
616 students · 1.0 km away
Newbury Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
752 students · 1.1 km away
South Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Barrington Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Independent Jewish Day School
LONDON · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Richmond-upon-Thames · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Virginia Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 31.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1527 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy rank in London?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy ranks #1527 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #11894 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy had 213 students in 2025.
Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.