Alderbrook Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alderbrook excels at helping all pupils progress from lower starting points to achieve age-appropriate standards. The school has strong support systems for vulnerable groups including disabled pupils, those learning English as an additional language, and disadvantaged pupils. Teachers provide clear targets and helpful feedback, and the school creates a positive, harmonious atmosphere where pupils feel confident and respected.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from low starting points, with rising attainment in reading, writing and mathematics
- New leadership team has improved teaching quality and reduced exclusions to zero through effective behaviour management
- Strong focus on reading development with pupils showing genuine enthusiasm for books
- Excellent use of pupil premium funding to narrow attainment gaps, particularly eliminating gaps in reading and writing
- Curriculum provides exceptional opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough outstanding teaching to ensure rapid progress throughout all year groups
- Pupils lack confidence in choosing efficient methods to complete tasks, which slows their work
- New tasks not always given quickly enough when pupils finish work successfully
- Not all pupils expected to answer whole-class questions, limiting their engagement and understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - the school has robust processes in place for child protection and related documentation.
Extracurricular Activities
Trip to London Aquarium
Alderbrook Primary School is a good school serving a diverse community with high proportions of pupils with special educational needs and English as an additional language. Pupils achieve well, making good progress from low starting points to reach average standards by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
39.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 85%. Maths has declined from 89% to 81%. Writing has improved from 72% to 81%.
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
21.8
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
216 pupils
420 capacity
204 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,684
Applications
2,482
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
93.6%
Primary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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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
6.44757%
Overall absence
21.50538%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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