Alexandra Primary School
110%
Capacity
460
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Robert Waiting, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1591st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
Alexandra Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 324 applications for 60 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 97 were first-preference applications.
Alexandra Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alexandra Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Alexandra 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE |
| Headteacher | Robert Waiting |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1591st of 13,686
Nationally
372nd of 1,592
In London
2nd of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
324
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
97 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE
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