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Aldercar High School
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.2 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
690
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, ranking in the top 4% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is below the national average, and only a small fraction pursue university education, indicating areas for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, but parents may want to consider its limited university progression rates.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 33.9 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 32% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 34 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.0%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.02545, -1.34194 · NG16 4HL
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149364
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.aldercarhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Aldercar High School rated by Ofsted?
Aldercar High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is Aldercar High School a good school?
Aldercar High School scores 15.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Aldercar High School in GCSEs?
Aldercar High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.9. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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