Alderbrook Primary School

A good community school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alderbrook Primary School.

London, SW128PP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oldridge Road
Balham
London, SW128PP
Phone
2086734913
Website
alderbrookprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100995
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP
Website
www.alderbrookprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
227
Free School Meals
35.2% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
227 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curious Tenacious Collaborative

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Carly Foulkes welcomes visitors; emphasises wellbeing, a bespoke curriculum and a strong, experienced staff team, inviting engagement and tours of the school.

Facilities

Heated swimming pool Well-resourced library Attractively landscaped playground Roof terrace New-build Early Years Unit (opened 2013)

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke, broad curriculum bespoke to the community Specialist teachers in Music, French, Computing, PE and Swimming English taught through 'Talk for Writing' and Maths through a mastery approach High-quality education developed through a carefully planned curriculum Curriculum aims to build knowledge, skills and passions across subjects

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Free breakfast bagel during the soft start; after-school clubs available after 3:20pm.

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