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The Alderton Infant School and Nursery

Epping Forest, IG10 3HEPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Alderton Infant School and Nursery

The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice among local families, with 42 first-preference applications for its 60 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.37. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation in the Epping Forest area. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the high number of first-preference offers relative to total places indicates that many families who list it as their top choice are successful. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery on site. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, with the latest full graded inspection taking place in February 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Epping Forest, IG10 3HE
HeadteacherK Johnson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity197 / 180 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingNetballCross CountryGymnasticsCricketAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt ClubBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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