Alderwood Primary School

About Alderwood Primary School

Alderwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Alderwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Guy, it falls under Greenwich local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1238th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 57 in Greenwich.

Alderwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 18 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Alderwood Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Coding, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Alderwood Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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