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Alexandra Primary School

Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1591 of 13,686 nationally

About Alexandra Primary School

Alexandra Primary School is a state primary in Kingston upon Thames that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 460 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating above its official number, which is unusual and suggests strong demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 324 total applications for just 60 places, with 97 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 5.4 applications per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools and indicates a genuinely mixed intake. The school is non-religious and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, and it has nursery provision on site. The headteacher is Robert Waiting, who has overseen a notable turnaround in the school’s fortunes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE
HeadteacherRobert Waiting
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)14.8%
School Capacity460 / 420 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryCricketFootballNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubFilm ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Alexandra Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.