The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- City of London
- Head
- Miss Alexandra Allan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St James's Passage, Duke's Place, London, EC3A 5DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 2.2km away
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ark Globe Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.2km away
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Aldgate School's Ofsted rating?
The Aldgate School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Aldgate School?
The Aldgate School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Aldgate School take?
The Aldgate School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Aldgate School?
The Aldgate School is in London, EC3A 5DE, in the City of London local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Aldgate School have a sixth form?
No, The Aldgate School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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