Alexandra Junior School
About Alexandra Junior School
Alexandra Junior School sits in Stoke-on-Trent, a local authority with 71 primary schools, and is ranked 63rd among them. That places it in the bottom tier locally, well behind the top-performing peers like Goldenhill Primary Academy, Newstead Primary Academy and Co-op Academy Glebe, each of which scores 90 on the ranking metric. The school’s own ranking score is 24, based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Sandon Primary Academy, just 1.1 kilometres away. Alexandra Junior is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 7 to 11, with a capacity of 240 and currently 220 pupils on roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.2%, well above the national average, reflecting the challenges the school’s community faces. Headteacher Julie Rowe leads a school that has shown clear improvement since its last full inspection.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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