Aerodrome Primary Academy, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel valued and supported, regardless of their needs or background. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use clever strategies to help all pupils learn, with particular strength in reading and mathematics. The school creates wonderful opportunities for children to explore the world beyond the classroom and understand different cultures, preparing them well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion and support for pupils with SEND, including specialist provision with expert staff
- Comprehensive personal development programme with educational visits (restaurants, farms, seaside, theatre, different counties) and cultural activities
- Very well-behaved pupils in a respectful, tolerant school culture
- Strong attendance rates, particularly for pupils with SEND
- High staff morale and retention with supportive collaborative environment
Areas for Improvement
- Writing quality needs to improve, particularly letter formation, pencil grip and sentence structure
- Teaching of writing has not yet consistently improved despite school-wide focus
- Some pupils struggle with fluency in writing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to restaurants, farms, seaside, theatre, career development days, 11 before 11 programme, cultural carnival, fundraising, volunteering (meal preparation for local church), Sunshine Room calm space
Aerodrome Primary Academy is a strongly inclusive school where leaders are committed to helping all pupils thrive both personally and academically. The school provides a nurturing environment with excellent support for pupils with additional needs and a comprehensive personal development programme.
At a Glance
30.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
447 pupils
420 capacity
27 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.11337%
Overall absence
17.97468%
Persistent absence
395
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Aerodrome Primary Academy
St Giles School
Whitgift School
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Carew Academy
Saffron Valley Collegiate
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Wilson's School
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