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Alexandra Infant School

Academy converter · Beckenham · BR3 1JG

Ages 5–7 · 197 pupils · Bromley

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

1.28 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.2%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
134

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.28 · Competitive

1st preferences

77

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

50

Total preferences (any rank)
248
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
30
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

197 pupils · 198 places

Pupils on roll
197
Boys / girls
100 / 97
School capacity
198
Capacity fill
197 / 198 (99%)
Free school meals
3.6%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Education Schools Trust
Headteacher
Miss Alison Hills

Location

Address
Kent House Road
Postcode
BR3 1JG
Town
Beckenham
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Beckenham and Penge
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
16 on roll / 18 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Beckenham, Bromley, 197 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 3.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Beckenham
18
Primary schools in Beckenham
11
Academies among open schools in Beckenham
78% (14)
Open schools in BR3
18
Primary in BR3
11
Open schools in Bromley LA
119
Primary in Bromley LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BeckenhamNear BR3

  • Harris Primary Academy Kent House

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    London · SE20 7QR · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM28.9%
    • Demand1.05

    0.1 miles away

  • Churchfields Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 4QY · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand1.29

    0.5 miles away

  • Alexandra Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SE26 5DS · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM9.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    London · SE20 8RH · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM39.7%
    • Demand0.79

    0.6 miles away

  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SE20 8ES · Bromley

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM26.8%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • Balgowan Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 4HJ · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM4.3%
    • Demand1.33

    0.7 miles away

  • Stewart Fleming Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SE20 7YB · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM14.7%
    • Demand1.11

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Alison Hills
Telephone
02087784714
Website
www.alexandra-infants.org.uk/

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