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Alexandra Junior School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
24%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,492
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMeir Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JG
HeadteacherJulie Rowe
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)63.2%
School Capacity220 / 240 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsSwimmingTennisRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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