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Alderbrook Primary School

Wandsworth, SW12 8PPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,453
of 13,686 nationally

About Alderbrook Primary School

Alderbrook Primary School sits within Wandsworth, a London borough with 62 primary schools, 13 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is ranked 21st in the local authority, placing it comfortably in the top half of its peers. Among the highest-scoring schools nearby are Sheringdale Primary, Ronald Ross Primary, and Rutherford House School, all of which achieve stronger ranking scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Belleville Primary, about 1.4 kilometres away. Alderbrook is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Carly Foulkes and currently has 231 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning there is room to grow. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 reception places, with 106 applications for 30 spots and only 19 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.53 to one.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOldridge Road, London, Wandsworth, SW12 8PP
HeadteacherCarly Foulkes
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity231 / 420 (55% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessChoirScience ClubCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alderbrook Primary School

Alderbrook Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.