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The Alderton Infant School and Nursery

Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE

Good

Inspected 22 February 2023

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–7
Ages
197
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Alderton Infant School and Nursery

The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is an academy converter in Loughton, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 197 pupils on roll. It is part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Essex →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
197 / 180 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.9%
Free school meals
36.2%
EAL
1.0%
SEN support
14.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.3%
Overall absence
17.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.8
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
21.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
6.84
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
£44,945
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,882 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,233
Spend per pupil
£7,063
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE
Phone
02085087168
Headteacher
K Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is an academy converter in Loughton, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does The Alderton Infant School and Nursery have?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
Is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is located at Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE.

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