Alderbrook Primary School
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alderbrook Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 22nd of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2024, report published 13 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
Pupils flourish in this friendly primary school, which has a strong community feel. The school aims for pupils to strive towards becoming curious, tenacious and collaborative. Pupils understand and share these goals. They learn how to achieve them through a carefully designed curriculum, which includes a focus on how to stick at learning even when it is difficult. Across subjects, pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They said that bullying is rare and quickly resolved if it happens. If they have any concerns, they feel confident to talk to an adult. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities. Everyone has swimming lessons in Reception and Year 1 to develop water confidence. The music curriculum includes learning to play the recorder and the ukelele. Even at this young age, pupils learn about future careers and academic study, including a visit to Cambridge University. The school puts a strong emphasis on learning about and valuing diversity in the local community. Pupils speak about feeling a sense of belonging, with one summing this up by commenting, 'We all have a close connection'.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the activities chosen to achieve curricular objectives are too difficult for pupils, including pupils with SEND. This happens when checks on pupils' knowledge are not used effectively. As a result, pupils' misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge are not identified and addressed. The school should continue to refine its approaches to teaching the curriculum so that teachers can ensure that pupils make progress through the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Alderbrook Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Hornsby House School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carly Foulkes
- Phone
- 02086734913
- Address
- Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 100995
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.