The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 841
- Capacity
- 93%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Alex Hems (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Elstree, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaberdashers' Boys' School
Independent · 1.2km away
Radlett Preparatory School Ltd
Independent · 1.6km away
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Edge Grove School
Independent · 2.0km away
Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Independent · 2.1km away
Bushey Meads School
Secondary · 2.2km away
St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Meadow Wood School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Aldenham School?
Aldenham School currently has 841 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aldenham School take?
Aldenham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Aldenham School?
Aldenham School is in Elstree, WD6 3AJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aldenham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Aldenham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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