The Alderton Junior School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Loughton, Essex
The Alderton Junior School is a primary school in Loughton, Essex for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 January 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 225 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 January 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish in this happy, harmonious junior school.”
- “They enjoy a wealth of opportunities to develop their talents and interests.”
- “Everybody benefits from the extensive range of trips and visits which enhance the curriculum.”
To improve
- “In a few subjects, teachers do not routinely check that pupils understand before moving on or adjusting what they teach.”
- “They do not always give pupils enough opportunities to correct their errors.”
- “When this happens, some pupils develop misconceptions and achieve less well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 59% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- The Alderton Infant School and Nursery 0.1 mi Good
- White Bridge Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Staples Road Primary School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery 0.8 mi School remains Good
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hereward Primary School 1.4 mi Outstanding
- Chigwell Primary Academy 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School 1.4 mi Standards maintained