The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 156 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,514
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Titheridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanhope Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Talavera Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Talavera Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Walsh CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ash Manor School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alderwood School's Ofsted rating?
Alderwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alderwood School?
Alderwood School currently has 1,514 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderwood School take?
Alderwood School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Alderwood School?
Alderwood School is in Aldershot, GU12 4RZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderwood School have a sixth form?
No, Alderwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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