AIM Academy North London
London, N9 8DQ · Enfield · secondary school
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14th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 412 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.6 · 22 | 30% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
AIM Academy North London overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. In 2024/25, 22.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take trips to a Russell Group University, attend cultural visits to museums, galleries or theatres, and go on overseas or residential trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 630 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,115. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for university places?
What Ofsted said about AIM Academy North London
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "happy and safe" and demonstrate "a sense of pride". It highlights a "calm and purposeful environment" supported by "clear and consistent routines" and a curriculum that shows "high ambition for all pupils".
Strengths
- Teachers use "expert knowledge" to design learning, ensuring "high expectations" for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is carefully structured, with leaders identifying "key knowledge" and sequencing content to build "a firm foundation" for complex concepts.
- Pupils benefit from "daily reading sessions" and opportunities to develop character, such as becoming "leaders for tomorrow" through careers visits and cultural outings.
- Staff understand their safeguarding roles, and leaders consider "workload and well-being" while providing effective challenge through an experienced governing body.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure assessment is used "consistently well" to systematically check understanding, particularly for early readers and SEND pupils, so gaps are swiftly addressed.
- Leaders must ensure a small minority of pupils who take a "passive approach" are consistently identified and supported to access intended learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.9 |
| 2024/25 | 35.3 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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