Alexander First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kenneally Oakley Green Windsor Berkshire SL4 4XP |
| Reference Number | 109884 |
Alexander First School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. It is a small school with a strong community spirit, catering to a transient population due to the nature of parents' military careers. Leaders prioritize the educational needs of their students, ensuring they feel supported and happy. The school emphasizes early reading, aiming to instill confidence in pupils, and maintains a well-structured mathematics curriculum that accommodates the learning needs of its diverse student body. Additionally, the staff actively work to build strong relationships and a supportive environment for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 105 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.19%
Girls: 43.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 4 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.1% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit among pupils and staff.
- Effective leadership focused on pupil well-being and educational opportunities.
- High priority on early reading as a foundation for learning.
- Well-established mathematics curriculum with effective teaching practices.
- Positive relationships encouraging collaborative learning among pupils.
- Robust safeguarding measures ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent retention of knowledge due to subjects being taught in blocks.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Homer First School and Nursery
Testwood Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5RL |
0.53 miles |
|
Dedworth Green First School
Smiths Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5PE |
0.61 miles |
|
Dedworth Middle School
Smiths Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5PE |
0.65 miles |
|
Hilltop First School
Clewer Hill Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4DW |
0.72 miles |
|
Clewer Green CofE First School
Hatch Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3RL |
1.06 miles |
|
Braywood CofE First School
Oakley Green Road, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4QF |
1.14 miles |
|
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
Parsonage Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EN |
1.27 miles |
|
St Edward's Catholic First School
Parsonage Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EN |
1.33 miles |
|
The Lawns Nursery School
Imperial Road, Windsor, SL4 3RU |
1.43 miles |
|
Oakfield First School
Imperial Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3RU |
1.43 miles |
|
Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School
Vansittart Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5DF |
1.74 miles |
|
Trevelyan Middle School
Wood Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3LL |
1.88 miles |
|
Eton Wick CofE First School
Sheepcote Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6JB |
1.91 miles |
|
Upton House School
115, Berkshire, SL4 3DF |
1.92 miles |
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The King's House School, Windsor
77a Frances Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3AQ |
2.01 miles |
|
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
Chaucer Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3EH |
2.18 miles |
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Eton Porny CofE First School
14 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6AS |
2.33 miles |
|
Dorney School
Harcourt Close, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0DY |
2.4 miles |
|
Holyport CofE Primary School
Stroud Farm Road, Holyport, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2LP |
2.52 miles |
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Western House Academy
Richards Way, Cippenham, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5TJ |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Windsor Girls' School
Imperial Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3RT |
1.25 miles |
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The Windsor Boys' School
1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EH |
1.68 miles |
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The Green Room School
4A Albert Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5BU |
1.71 miles |
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Eton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School
34 Lake End Road, Dorney, Berkshire, SL4 6QS |
2.13 miles |
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Queensmead House School
Kings Road, Windsor, SL4 2AX |
2.17 miles |
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St George's School
|
2.36 miles |
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Eton College
Eton, Windsor, SL4 6DW |
2.41 miles |
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Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR |
2.96 miles |
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The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH |
3 miles |
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Holyport College
Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire, SL6 3LE |
3.06 miles |
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Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Ragstone Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2PU |
3.1 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Slough
183-187 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4AA |
3.15 miles |
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Al-Madani Girls School
339 - 341 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PR |
3.23 miles |
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Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FE |
3.28 miles |
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Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9JQ |
3.44 miles |
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Hillingdon Grange School
Datchet Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LR |
3.49 miles |
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Forest Bridge School
Braywick Road, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN |
3.55 miles |
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Long Close School
Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU |
3.63 miles |
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Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW |
3.69 miles |
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Bishopsgate School
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3.96 miles |