How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has 215 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School take?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School located?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 3DE, Croydon.

How do I apply to St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?

When St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice — The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under this criterion; it should be received at the school by the national closing date for primary schools; 3. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, supported by strong evidence from an appropriate professional authority at the time of application; (iii) proximity of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance from the school, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.4% of pupils at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice — The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under this criterion; it should be received at the school by the national closing date for primary schools.
3Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Children who are members of other Christian denominations
7Children who are members of other faiths
8Any other children

If two applications tie: Within any category: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, supported by strong evidence from an appropriate professional authority at the time of application; (iii) proximity of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance from the school, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

Approved by the Local Governing Body March 2026. Governors intend to admit up to 30 pupils into Reception in September 2027 (born 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023), without reference to ability or aptitude. The school's Supplementary Information Form does not form part of the admissions process.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has 215 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School take?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School located?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 3DE, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: When St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice — The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under this criterion; it should be received at the school by the national closing date for primary schools; 3. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, supported by strong evidence from an appropriate professional authority at the time of application; (iii) proximity of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance from the school, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.4% of pupils at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice — The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under this criterion; it should be received at the school by the national closing date for primary schools.
3Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Children who are members of other Christian denominations
7Children who are members of other faiths
8Any other children

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has 215 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School take?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School located?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 3DE, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: When St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or become the subject of a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice — The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under this criterion; it should be received at the school by the national closing date for primary schools; 3. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, supported by strong evidence from an appropriate professional authority at the time of application; (iii) proximity of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance from the school, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.4% of pupils at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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