The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
197
Pupils
180
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Alderton Infant School and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Alderton Infant School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145989
Other Primary Schools in Loughton
If The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · IG10 3SR
High Beech CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 4AP
White Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 3DR
The Alderton Junior School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IG10 3HE
Hereward Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 2HR
Staples Road Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 1HR
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Alderton Infant School and Nursery currently has 197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Alderton Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is managed by Essex. 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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery cover? ▾
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Loughton, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Alderton Infant School and Nursery? ▾
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.