Alexandra Park School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bidwell Gardens London N11 2AZ |
| Phone | 02088264880 |
| Reference Number | 137531 |
Alexandra Park School is performing exceptionally well, having received an overall outstanding rating in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, effectively supporting their academic and personal development. Students demonstrate pride in their school, report no concerns about bullying, and actively engage in various leadership roles while being well-prepared for their future educational or vocational paths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1880 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.35%
Girls: 51.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 109 | 233 |
| 8 | 123 | 109 | 232 |
| 9 | 122 | 112 | 234 |
| 10 | 112 | 118 | 230 |
| 11 | 113 | 116 | 229 |
| 12 | 160 | 226 | 386 |
| 13 | 155 | 181 | 336 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40% |
| White, Other | 21.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.4% |
| African | 6.6% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Alexandra Park School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The quality of education is outstanding.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are exemplary.
- Strong focus on personal development.
- Leadership and management are highly effective.
- Excellent support for students with SEND.
- Ambitious curriculum that meets students' needs.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour are consistently met.
- Staff well-being and professional development are prioritized.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 61.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 76.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 84.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.07 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.88 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 425 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 279 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 461 | 49 |
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