Aldborough Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 606 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldborough Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Aldborough Primary School Ilford, London | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 1,720 | #1527 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2034 of 15,697 | #11894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 347 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aldborough.net/ | www.staidansacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Aldborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 31.7).
- •Aldborough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 58%).
- •Aldborough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •Aldborough Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldborough Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aldborough Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldborough Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldborough Primary School: 347. St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldborough Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy rank in London?
Aldborough Primary School is 336th of 1,720 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is 1527th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).