Aldworth School, based in Basingstoke, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Aldworth School currently has around 906 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.4%.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Rice |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116427 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 906 |
| Number of Boys: | 449 |
| Number of Girls: | 457 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.4% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Infant School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RT | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 724 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.