Duke's Aldridge

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London, N170PG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 45.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 January 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trulock Road
Tottenham
London, N170PG
Phone
2088010091
Website
dukesacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144900
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Trulock Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PG
Website
www.dukesacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,051
Free School Meals
48.5% (510 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
7.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
6.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
63.9%
Ebacc Languages:
38.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.06
Progress 8 Range:
-0.27 to 0.16

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
175
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,051 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire to Excel"

Our students, their potential, their contributions and their aspirations. The community we serve and its right to locally provided, high quality education. The cultural diversity and richness of our community within the context of British Values. Academic rigour at all stages to create a learning environment that provides challenge, engagement and achievement. Respect, fairness, courtesy and the right to equality of opportunity as the entitlement of each member of the academy community. ‘Professional integrity’ and transparency. Our staff and their right to professional development and growth.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Executive Principal and the Duke’s Aldridge Academy community. The school is described as a lively, multi-ethnic, aspirational academy with the motto Inspire to Excel, focused on developing learners’ academic and social skills in a safe, engaging environment.

Facilities

Swimming Pool and On-Site Sports Complex Art Block with Media Suite Nine Computer Suites Eight Science Laboratories Classrooms and a Well-Equipped Library New Technology and Textiles Workshops Music, Drama, Dance and Assembly Facilities 200 seated fully equipped theatre

Curriculum Highlights

Expressive Arts motto: Excellence in all we do and a high-quality arts curriculum embedded across the academy. Strong literacy and oracy focus within lessons. Partnerships with external arts organisations: Chickenshed Theatre (outreach projects with around 150 students annually), Saatchi Gallery collaborations, and masterclasses with professional actors and artists. Music projects including Prince’s Trust and London Sinfonietta Orchestra Schools project; instrumental tuition subsidised (80% reduction) with up to 10 instruments offered. Duke’s Aldridge Academy Ambassador and Scholars programme to identify more able and talented students. Saturday school offering a high-quality Media study programme (script writing, filming, video editing). Whole-academy productions (e.g., Oliver, Scrooge, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and GCSE Drama public performances at Chickenshed Theatre. Duke’s Voices choir performing at notable venues (e.g., Royal Albert Hall). Extensive enrichment and arts-focused extracurricular activity across the curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

The published admission number (PAN) for Year 7 at Duke’s Aldridge Academy is 210. Applications for places are made through the Haringey Council. Open Mornings are advertised, with Applications Open on 1 September 2024 and an Application Deadline of 31 October 2024; Confirmation of offers on 1 March 2025.

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