Aldercar High School, based in Nottingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 690 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 40.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Daltons Close, Nottingham, NG16 4HL |
| Website: | https://www.aldercarhigh.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01773712477 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Blake |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149364 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 690 |
| Number of Boys: | 365 |
| Number of Girls: | 325 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.00% | 628 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 21 |
| African | 1.60% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.