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The Alderton Junior School

Epping Forest, IG10 3HEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,665
of 13,686 nationally

About The Alderton Junior School

The Alderton Junior School in Epping Forest is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently operating below its full capacity with 211 pupils against a maximum of 240. This leaves around 29 spare places, suggesting the school is not oversubscribed and may be a realistic option for families who haven't secured a place at their first choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), indicating a catchment that includes a significant number of families facing economic disadvantage. The school's intake is mixed, with no religious character, and it serves a broad local community within the Essex local authority area. For parents weighing up options, the fact that the school has available capacity could be a practical advantage, particularly for those moving into the area mid-year or who missed out on more heavily oversubscribed local primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Epping Forest, IG10 3HE
HeadteacherKirsty Johnson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity211 / 240 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballDanceTennisAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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The Alderton 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.