Aldersbrook Primary School

About Aldersbrook Primary School

Aldersbrook Primary School in Redbridge is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 664 pupils on roll against a capacity of 677, the school is running very close to full, and the demand is evident in its admission data for the 2025/26 academic year. The school received 311 total applications for just 88 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.53 to one, and 84 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 99 who put it top of their list. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Krisha Gandhi. It also offers nursery provision, which will appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, Aldersbrook performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Redbridge local authority average of 74% — so it is slightly below the LA average on that combined measure, but still strong. Where the school really shines is at the higher standard: 16% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark in all three subjects, and in maths specifically, 44% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Reading and writing both saw 84% of pupils hitting the expected standard, with average reading and maths scores of 107 and 108 respectively. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 was a graded inspection that awarded Outstanding across every category judged, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management. The previous inspection in 2014 had also rated the school Outstanding overall.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, art studios, a sensory room, and a dining hall, plus outdoor playground space. Sports provision covers dance, netball, gymnastics, football, athletics and tennis, and there are clubs such as book club, art club and gardening. For families with children who have special educational needs, Aldersbrook lists provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 98% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 90% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes, a broad enrichment offer, and a well-regarded local option that is oversubscribed — so getting a place will require a first-preference application.

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