ST AIDAN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Redbridge, Ilford

Education Centre Information: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Redbridge
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 466
Number of boys: 233
Number of girls: 233
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Aidan's is a Catholic voluntary aided primary school which caters for pupils who are baptised Roman Catholics whose parents live in the parishes of St Cedd (Goodmayes), St Teresa (Newbury Park) and that part of SS Peter and Paul's which lies north of the High Road. The main building was opened as a primary school in September 1965 and since that date additional classrooms have been built so that today there are 14 classrooms. Three of the classrooms are mobile units. A self-contained nursery has been built on the site. During 2003-2005 a large building project will be taking place, incorporating a new hall, three new classrooms, a library, changing rooms and a prayer/reflection room. The building is due to be completed in February 2005. At St Aidan's School, it aims to create and sustain a stimulating environment where everybody involved, children, staff and pupils, may grow in faith and in their love of God, developing respect for themselves and an awareness of the needs and gifts of others. It also aims to create an environment where children will be happy, independent and will be able to achieve their full potential, spiritually, academically, morally, emotionally, socially and physically.