Alexandra Infant School, Beckenham

In its own words: "Our school motto is Achieve, Inspire, Succeed. This motto encompasses the aspirations that we have for all of our children. We provide inspirational learning experiences and celebrate every child's individual achievement. Personal and academic success is supported by and shared with Alexandra Infant community including children, parents, carers, staff, governors and friends."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Alexandra Infant School, where we are passionate about learning and celebrating individual achievements. We are a two-form entry infant school with an Additionally Resourced Provision for children with autism. There is access to wrap around care before and after school."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £7.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 93 families put Alexandra Infant School as their first choice and 306 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 35 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Alexandra Infant School are Harris Primary Academy Kent House (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 76% maths); St John's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Churchfields Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 71% maths); and Alexandra Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths).

Alexandra Infant School is one of 20 schools run by Nexus Education Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Mixed (18%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 19 (9.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Alexandra Infant School has a SEN unit for autism: 18 places, 16 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Kent House, about 120 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clevedon Road (->e), 250 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 527 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bromley (188), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Alexandra Infant School issued 3 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.