Alderwood Primary School
London, SE9 2JH · Greenwich · primary school
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8th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 752 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alderwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Lego, and Sewing clubs, or take part in Gymnastics, Girls Football training, Football, and Ballet. A breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the December 2025 Ofsted inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Alderwood Primary School
Overview
Alderwood Primary School is described as a "truly inclusive school" where pupils achieve very well and feel safe. Leaders and staff share a unified vision, creating a nurturing community where children thrive personally and academically, with achievement above national averages.
Strengths
- A "well-thought-out curriculum" and high-quality teaching ensure pupils achieve "very well," with disadvantaged pupils outperforming national peers.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s ethos; staff have "highest expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- "Remarkable" pastoral support fosters trusting relationships, helping pupils develop confidence and become "thoughtful young citizens."
- Leadership is "unified and highly effective," with governors providing "unyielding support" and a "forensic approach" to monitoring effectiveness.
- Pupils are "friendly, polite, kind, witty and confident," with bullying being "extremely rare" and behaviour described as excellent.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "understand and enact adaptive teaching consistently" to support all pupils effectively.
- Leaders should "embed their work to increase pupils' attendance" to sustain recent improvements over time.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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