SchoolScoresThe Alderton Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE
020 8508 2521 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 January 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
59% — 4 points below the Essex average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 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 Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Loughton. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 13.5%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Alderton Infant School and Nursery 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- White Bridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staples Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaklands School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hereward Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chigwell Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Daiglen School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Alderton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Alderton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 January 2023.
How did The Alderton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145728.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.