The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mrs Carly Foulkes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEveline Day School
Independent · 981m away
Finton House School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Fircroft Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
Independent · 1.7km away
Nightingale Community Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Elsley School
Special school · 1.8km away
Ernest Bevin Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alderbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alderbrook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alderbrook Primary School?
Alderbrook Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderbrook Primary School take?
Alderbrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alderbrook Primary School?
Alderbrook Primary School is in London, SW12 8PP, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderbrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alderbrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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