Aldercar High School
Nottingham, NG16 4HL · Derbyshire · secondary school
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44th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire 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 — 3.0/10 against 464 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 9 | 35% | 0.33 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.2 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.39 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.3 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldercar High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.39 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 648 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 in raising their Attainment 8 scores towards the national median? What specific support is available for students who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching and assessment?
What Ofsted said about Aldercar High School
Overview
Aldercar High School is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils benefit from "warm and positive relationships" with staff. While attendance and behaviour have improved significantly, the report notes that the quality of teaching is inconsistent and attainment remains below national averages, with leaders only recently beginning work to address these issues.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance has improved and is "broadly in line with national averages," aided by provisions like a breakfast club.
- Pupils are "well mannered" and show "self-discipline," with bullying being rare and swiftly resolved.
- There is an "inclusive culture" where staff know pupils well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is strong, with a "well-planned" curriculum that helps pupils develop a sense of right and wrong and stay safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a "well-planned curriculum" across all subjects to build necessary foundations for learning.
- Teaching and assessment need to be embedded effectively so all pupils make "clear and sustained progress."
- Leaders should continue to analyse the performance of vulnerable groups to improve attendance and achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe" through an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.9 |
| 2024/25 | 33.9 |
| 2025/26 | 38.3 |
| 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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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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