Alexandra Park School is a secondary school in London, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1290 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1880 |
| Number of Boys: | 909 |
| Number of Girls: | 971 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.00% | 752 |
| Other White | 21.30% | 400 |
| Other Mixed | 10.40% | 196 |
| African | 6.60% | 125 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 91 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 80 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 48 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 34 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 29 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 20 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 17 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 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 |
| 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 Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - 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.