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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
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- Croydon CR5 3DE
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Work in books shows pupils take pride in their work and develop handwriting, vocabulary, and punctuation at an age-appropriate standard.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development effectively. Pupils learn in-depth across various subjects.
Foundational Skills: Structured phonics programme effectively supports reading confidence and success.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum achieves high standards by Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teaching writing skills and motivating pupils to write interestingly and in detail remain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasional gaps in knowledge due to inconsistent understanding checks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: An above-average proportion of pupils attained the expected and high standard in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions monitored for impact; progress of disadvantaged pupils improving through half-termly tracking plans.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate exceptionally caring attitudes, collaborate well, and are respectful to staff and each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular checks and support enhance reading proficiency.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support helps pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen learners and show exemplary behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans are in place to train more teaching assistants to give them greater expertise in emotional well-being, social, and emotional development.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate early identification with personalized strategies for support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with all staff trained to identify risks. Pupils take great pride in looking after each other.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well prepared for wider society risks through e-safety training and 'stranger awareness'.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with trusted adults available for pupil concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke about the 鈥榝amily feel鈥� across the school and appreciated the high priority on pupils鈥� social development and well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Lesson observations provide teachers with useful feedback, encouraging reflection on classroom practices.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate lesson observations offer teachers advice on improving specific aspects of their teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value manageable workloads and feel supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers clearly present new knowledge, fostering student achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' effective modeling and questioning improve pupils' writing skills, although inconsistencies remain.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some discrepancies in teaching success due to less effective skill development and student motivation.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including arts, sports, and music enriches learning.
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About Us
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 221 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Catholic school's principles are founded in Christ's teachings and serve as a guide for maintaining high standards in both our academic aspirations and moral conduct. Christ's ministry, as described in the Gospels, and the principles he taught are central to how our school lives and serves its function as a Catholic institution. This is demonstrated in our Collective Worship, our instruction and study, as well as how we interact with one another. The children are at the centre of everything we do and their potential is recognised as they live and grow in Christ. Their experience at our school is marked by a sense of appreciation, security, and challenge. At St. Aidans, we strive to collaborate with parents, parishes, and the surrounding community to foster an atmosphere where we may all develop a feeling of community, self-worth, and responsibility. We want to be a school where people worship, celebrate, find peace, and grow in their relationship with Christ.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
C
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C+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.7 | 20.5 | 28 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% 6 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 3 | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 6 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 10 | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1