The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 59.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr David Guy (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rainham Close, Eltham, London, SE9 2JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Secondary · 822m away
Days Lane Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Dulverton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Marlborough School
Special school · 1.4km away
Wyborne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Social Arts for Education
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Alderwood Primary School?
Alderwood Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderwood Primary School take?
Alderwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alderwood Primary School?
Alderwood Primary School is in London, SE9 2JH, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alderwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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