Alexandra Park School, based in London, 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.

Alexandra Park School currently has around 1880 pupils on roll, which is about 146% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 13.9% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40%. other white pupils make up about 21.3% , followed by other mixed at 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 74% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ
Website: www.alexandrapark.school
Telephone: 02088264880
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Haringey
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael McKenzie
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137531

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1290
Number of Pupils: 1880
Number of Boys: 909
Number of Girls: 971

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.00%752
Other White21.30%400
Other Mixed10.40%196
African6.60%125
Other (any other ethnic group)4.80%91
White and Asian4.30%80
White and Black Caribbean2.60%48
Bangladeshi1.80%34
White and Black African1.50%29
Caribbean1.40%27
Unclassified1.20%23
Indian1.10%20
Irish0.90%17
Chinese0.60%12
Other Asian0.50%10
Pakistani0.40%8
Other Black0.40%7
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.96)
Of the 224 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 211 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.96
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
48%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
85%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
47%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
65.1
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
42.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.8
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rhodes Avenue Primary School
Rhodes Avenue , N22 7UT
4out of 4 135 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hollickwood Primary School
Sydney Road , Muswell Hill N10 2NL
3out of 4 642 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
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3out of 4 763 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bounds Green Junior School
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3out of 4 1,097 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bounds Green Infant School
Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG
4out of 4 1,097 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heartlands High School
Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST
- not rated 1,416 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heartlands High School
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3out of 4 1,416 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fortismere School
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3out of 4 1,539 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY
- not rated 2,659 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 2,659 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 2,659 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
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4out of 4 2,680 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norfolk House School
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- not rated 977 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Hornsey Centre for Children
26a Dukes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2PT
- not rated 1,230 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Unique Children's School
1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS
- not rated 1,298 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Greenfields School
Coppetts Road , Muswell Hill N10 1JP
- not rated 1,335 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Woodstar School
Coppetts Road , N10 1JP
- not rated 1,414 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.