SchoolScoresAlderbrook Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP
020 8673 4913 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wandsworth comparisons use the 32 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 60% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wandsworth figures pool parents at the Wandsworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
74% — 5 points above the Wandsworth average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wandsworth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 92 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.3% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 39.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 46th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 36th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 47th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 21.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hornsby House School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Henry Cavendish Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenstone Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bonneville Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eveline Day School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The White House Preparatory School and Woodentops Kindergarten 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed with concerns 2023
- Telferscot Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alderbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alderbrook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2024.
How did Alderbrook Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alderbrook Primary School?
98% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Alderbrook Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Alderbrook Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Alderbrook Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100995.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.