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Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ, Haringey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.7 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,880
Capacity
1,290
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
146%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.2, which places it in the top 7% nationally. A strong 85% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with 36% gaining entry to top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a robust educational environment, although the EBacc entry rate of 53% may suggest some room for improvement in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 61.2 | Top 7% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 77% | Top 6% 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%. | 53% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 307 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.0%
White Other21.3%
Mixed Other10.4%
Black African6.6%
Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.60206, -0.13696 · N11 2AZ
School details
Local authorityHaringey
RegionLondon
URN137531
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alexandrapark.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alexandra Park School rated by Ofsted?
Alexandra Park School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Alexandra Park School a good school?
Alexandra Park School scores 93.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Alexandra Park School in GCSEs?
Alexandra Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.2. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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