Alston Primary School

About Alston Primary School

At Alston Primary School every child is as important as the next. In short, every child matters. Everyone at Alston is committed to providing a caring and friendly school, a happy place to learn because happy children make engaged learners.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs E. Simpson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 240 responses • 37.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.7% positive 0.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.6% positive 1.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.3% positive 2.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.6% positive 2.9% negative

My child does well at this school

97.9% positive 1.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 240 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

28.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

58.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rachel G

Parent Mar 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent school, excellent staff"

Alston Primary has exceeded our expectations in every way. My child has thrived in the supportive environment and the staff are always approachable and willing to help. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on community and social responsibility.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily P

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Happy to recommend Alston Primary"

I am so glad I chose Alston Primary for my child. The inclusive values and friendly staff made us both feel welcome from the start. The facilities are great too, especially the outdoor playground.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Mark T

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good school, but could improve in some areas"

We had a generally positive experience at Alston Primary, but I do think that some areas, such as extra-curricular activities and parent-teacher communication, could be improved. That being said, the staff are dedicated and the facilities are good.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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