The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Alderton Hall Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3HE |
| Reference Number | 145989 |
The Alderton Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across various aspects of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Pupils take pride in their work, exhibit maturity in their behavior, and generally enjoy their learning experience. The school provides a broad and sequenced curriculum that enhances pupils' understanding across subject areas, while also focusing on developing their language skills. This is further reinforced through a robust reading program that promotes a love for books and engaging learning opportunities outside the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 197 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.3%
Girls: 46.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.3% |
| White, Other | 26.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as The Alderton Infant School | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong speaking and listening skills.
- There is a high level of engagement and interest among early years children.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Reading is prioritized, and pupils show enthusiasm for books.
- School climate fosters kindness and respect among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Targets for some pupils with SEND are not precise enough.
- Some reading books do not closely match pupils' phonics knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Alderton Junior School
Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE |
0.06 miles |
|
White Bridge Primary School
Greensted Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3DR |
0.65 miles |
|
Staples Road Primary School
Staples Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HR |
0.81 miles |
|
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3SR |
0.89 miles |
|
Oaklands School
6/8 Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA |
0.94 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Burney Drive, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2DY |
1.05 miles |
|
Woodcroft School
Whitakers Way, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1SQ |
1.18 miles |
|
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Lower Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6DS |
1.4 miles |
|
Hereward Primary School
Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR |
1.41 miles |
|
Chigwell Primary Academy
Mandir Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6ED |
1.42 miles |
|
Daiglen School
|
1.68 miles |
|
Loyola Preparatory School
103 Palmerston Road, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 5NH |
1.71 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX |
1.72 miles |
|
Lambourne Primary School
Hoe Lane, Abridge, Romford, Essex, RM4 1AU |
2.22 miles |
|
High Beech CofE Primary School
Mott Street, High Beech, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AP |
2.34 miles |
|
Bancroft's Preparatory School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
2.36 miles |
|
Wells Park School
School Lane, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6NN |
2.44 miles |
|
Wells Primary School
Barclay Oval, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PP |
2.49 miles |
|
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
2.54 miles |
|
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
2.54 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oak View School
Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS |
0.45 miles |
|
Roding Valley High School
Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA |
0.47 miles |
|
Debden Park High School
Willingale Road, Debden, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2BQ |
1.26 miles |
|
Chigwell School
High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF |
1.36 miles |
|
Davenant Foundation School
Chester Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LD |
1.56 miles |
|
Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA |
1.83 miles |
|
West Hatch High School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
2.11 miles |
|
St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AX |
2.33 miles |
|
Bancroft's School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
2.36 miles |
|
Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES |
2.62 miles |
|
Trinity Catholic High School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TP |
2.68 miles |
|
Normanhurst School
68-74 Station Road, London, E4 7BA |
2.68 miles |
|
New Rush Hall School
Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LB |
3.02 miles |
|
Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN |
3.13 miles |
|
Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA |
3.23 miles |
|
Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ |
3.24 miles |
|
Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT |
3.3 miles |
|
Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW |
3.42 miles |
|
King Solomon High School
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
3.52 miles |
|
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB |
3.55 miles |