The Aldgate School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in City of London. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Aldgate School.

London, EC3A5DE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St James's Passage
Duke's Place
London, EC3A5DE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100000
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
St James's Passage, Duke's Place, London, EC3A 5DE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
245 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
244
Free School Meals
24.4% (60 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.4 (9.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
244 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Faith, hope and love abide, these three: and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13"

Thankfulness Hope Wisdom Forgiveness Service Peace Trust Friendship

The Aldgate School is a unique Church of England primary school with Christian worship. It has eight distinctive Christian values and provides religious education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England.

Head Teacher's Message

Our aim is to provide an exceptional education for every child in a safe and caring environment, where education is a partnership between home and school; we nurture talents, strive for excellence and celebrate achievements.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club Science Club STEM activities

Sports

Cross country

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Weekly music lessons for all pupils; Strings curriculum in Years 3–6 with instrument learning free of charge; Choir and Performing Arts activities; Reading and Phonics emphasis; French from Year 1; Mastery approach to Mathematics; Outdoor learning and curriculum grids/knowledge organisers.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Aldgate Explorers Playcentre is based in the school's dining hall. It is open from 7.50am until 8.40am and 3.30pm – 5.45pm. It caters for children who are in Year 1 to Year 6. Booking for Playcentre sessions should be made in advance. Breakfast, After School and Holiday Care are available.

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND information through its SEND Local Offer and SEND policy. Accessibility details are available. Mental health and well-being provisions include Mental Health First Aiders, an ELSA, access to WAMHS, and an on-site Art Therapist.

Admissions Criteria

The Aldgate School operates an admissions priority area. Nursery admissions are from the beginning of the year after a child’s third birthday with a February 15 deadline; Reception admissions open in September with a January 15 deadline; In-year admissions are available. A supplementary information form may be required for admissions. The City of London and Tower Hamlets local authorities are involved in admissions.

Financial Information

The childcare is run on an affordable fees model.