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Alderwood Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Alderwood Primary School is a academy converter primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

199

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Alderwood Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Alderwood Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Greenwich. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Alderwood Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rainham Close, Eltham, London, SE9 2JH
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
59.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143601

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Frequently Asked Questions — Alderwood Primary School

Is Alderwood Primary School oversubscribed?

Alderwood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Alderwood Primary School?

Admission to Alderwood Primary School is managed by Greenwich. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Alderwood Primary School cover?

Alderwood Primary School is a primary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Alderwood Primary School?

Alderwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.