Alexandra Park School

A outstanding academy converter school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alexandra Park School.

London, N112AZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.81
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.2%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
28 February 2023
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
Bidwell Gardens
London, N112AZ
Phone
2088264880
Website
alexandrapark.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137531
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ
Website
www.alexandrapark.school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW RIVER TRUST
Capacity
1290 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,850
Free School Meals
15.2% (281 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (72 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
61.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
English Attainment 8:
12.5
Maths Attainment 8:
12.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
44.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.5%
Ebacc Languages:
57.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.81
Progress 8 Range:
0.62 to 0.99
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
316 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.2 (+34.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.6 (+25.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
61.3 (+21.8 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)
Progress 8:
0.81 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
116 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
231
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,850 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music performance: Group (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(84 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success for all"

Resilience Fearless Independence Drive Being organized Creativity Craftsmanship Curiosity Positive Open-mindedness Hard work Empathy

Head Teacher's Message

Alexandra Park School is a thriving and dynamic school which boasts excellent examination results and an outstanding curriculum experience in both the main school and the sixth form. The school is situated on a five-acre site near Oliver Tambo Park overlooking Alexandra Palace. Opened in 1999 to create a great comprehensive school at the heart of the community, APS offers top-class education with a wealth of opportunities. The school motto is “Success for all,” and everything is planned to achieve this vision. APS provides a supportive, friendly environment with high standards of discipline and behaviour to ensure a safe, structured learning environment where every individual is encouraged to strive for excellence. The objective is to foster confident and responsible citizens prepared to meet life’s challenges. The curriculum is predominantly traditional with a focus on English, Maths and Science, and the school notes outstanding progress at Key Stage 4 and a highly regarded Sixth Form, which offers 37 courses. Ofsted judged the Sixth Form Outstanding in every category. The school emphasizes high-quality staff and cutting-edge educational developments to enhance the pupil experience.

Facilities

Outdoor and indoor sports areas resurfaced Gen3 astroturf pitch installed in 2022 Main hall IT suites Standard classrooms equipped with projectors

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 – Overview Topics Covered Homework Independent Study Key Stage 4 Curriculum Key Stage 4 Homework Independent Study Bridging Guides Parental Resources Parental Support E-Safety Careers Digital Curriculum

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