The Alderton Junior School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Alderton Junior School is a primary school in Loughton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 4th of 7 primary schools in Loughton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 2 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals28%

28%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.2%

26.2%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.8%

5.8%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Alderton Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
White Bridge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Staples Road Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery0.8 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Kirsty Johnson
Address
Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE
Local authority
Essex
URN
145728

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.