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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,514
Capacity
1,540
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a diverse student body of 1,514 and a parent satisfaction rate of 84%, this all-through school provides a supportive environment, though it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. While GCSE attainment shows a score of 42.2, which is above the national average, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 22%. Additionally, 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in these key subjects.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.2 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | No UK data |
Parent View (160 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
Asian Other12.4%
White Other5.4%
Black African4.2%
Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.24860, -0.74420 · GU12 4RZ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116234
School typeCommunity school
Websitealderwood.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alderwood School rated by Ofsted?
Alderwood School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Alderwood School a good school?
Alderwood School scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alderwood School?
Based on 160 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alderwood School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Alderwood School in GCSEs?
Alderwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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