St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
London, N4 4RR · Haringey · primary school
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34th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Chess, Arts and Crafts, Arty Crafty Explorers, and Board games clubs. Sports include Football, Boxing, and Multi sports, while arts and music offer Choir and Drumming. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 54.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Outstanding Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
St Aidan’s is described as a “small and close-knit community” where pupils enjoy “warm and respectful relationships” with staff. The report highlights that pupils are “highly motivated” and achieve “very well” across a “rich and ambitious curriculum” that is logically sequenced to build deep knowledge.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well implemented” with staff possessing “strong subject knowledge” who clearly explain new ideas.
- The reading programme is “highly effective,” ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers” through early phonics and targeted support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “accurately identified” and supported to access the same “ambitious curriculum” as their peers.
- Behaviour is “exceptionally well” managed, with pupils demonstrating “very positive attitudes” and embodying school values.
- Leaders prioritise pupil well-being, including mental health and safety, through a “carefully considered” personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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