Aldercar High School is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Aldercar High School currently has around 688 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Daltons Close, Nottingham, NG16 4HL
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Clare Hatto
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 112939

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 750
Number of Pupils: 688
Number of Boys: 363
Number of Girls: 325

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.42)
Of the 114 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 111 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.42
Town average
-0.06
Local authority average
-0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
7%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
23%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.2
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
43.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.0
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldercar Infant School
Godkin Drive , Langley Mill NG16 4GL
- not rated 86 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Aldercar Infant School
Godkin Drive , Langley Mill NG16 4GL
- not rated 86 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Langley Mill Junior School
Bailey Brook Crescent , Langley Mill NG16 4FZ
- not rated 277 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Langley Mill Academy
Bailey Brook Crescent , Langley Mill NG16 4FZ
- not rated 277 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery
Sedgwick Street , Langley Mill NG16 4DT
3out of 4 838 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eastwood Comprehensive School
Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA
- not rated 2,265 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA
3out of 4 2,265 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Heanor Gate Science College
Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA
- not rated 2,748 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT
- not rated 1,813 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.