Alexandra Junior School

A good academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alexandra Junior School.

London, SE265DS Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
15 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cator Road
Sydenham
London, SE265DS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140080
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DS
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
256 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
232
Free School Meals
14.7% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
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
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
232 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Thinking Learning Caring

Head Teacher's Message

Thank you for visiting Alexandra Junior School's website. The school offers a stimulating and rewarding experience enriched by a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, an enthusiastic and committed staff, and a strong partnership with parents. It is described as a learning community that aims for each child to be a successful learner within an inclusive environment that values every child and the qualities they bring. Governors are active and work closely with Alexandra Infant School to ensure smooth transitions from Year 2 to Year 3.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cross Country Club Dodgeball Club DWX Dance Club Judo Club We Make Footballers Club Inkhead Creative Writing Club Chess Club DWX Gymnastics DWX Drama Club Coding Club Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club

Sports

Cross Country Dodgeball Gymnastics Football Judo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Dance

Facilities

The Lodge school hall school playground

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum follows all National Curriculum programmes of study, including Religious Education. Knowledge-rich curriculum that builds knowledge and allows application in different contexts using key skills, behaviours and attitudes. Engagement beyond the classroom with school trips, visitors, workshops, clubs, musical tuition, sporting events, outdoor learning, cookery and other opportunities to help children discover interests and strengths. Curriculum aims to develop perseverance, courage to make mistakes, and a love of learning; staff encourage curiosity and lifelong learning. Curriculum emphasizes deep thinking, reading and vocabulary, and treats all subjects as valuable in their own right through coherent learning sequences.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Alexandra Adventurers after-school club operates in The Lodge, school hall and the school playground (weather permitting). After school, children will be registered by a member of club staff after being dismissed by their teacher from class. Tea will be served at approximately 3.45pm. The school’s caterer, Harrison, provides the food. A current menu for the after school club can be found via the link on the page, and a breakfast club menu will be available shortly. Breakfast Club is run at Alexandra Infant School with breakfast served from 7.30am – 8.30am (8.30am AJS children are walked to AJS by two staff, arriving by 8.45am). Invoices are issued at the end of each school half term. Payment methods include bank transfer or childcare vouchers; cheques or cash are not accepted. They are registered with HMRC tax-free childcare and accept several voucher providers. Places are limited with priority given to siblings, then those on the waiting list, then current Alexandra Adventurers attendees who require additional days. Registration and booking forms are required per child.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policies are set by Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST). Bromley co-ordinates applications for Bromley infant, junior and primary schools. To apply for a school place, download and complete the in-year application form. For queries or to arrange a visit, contact 020 8778 3961.

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