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Alexandra Park School

Academy converter · London · N11 2AZ

Ages 11–18 · 1,888 pupils · Haringey

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

61.3

Overall absence

5.7%

Admissions demand

2.13 · Highly competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-02-28

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.81
−20+2
Attainment 861.3
English & maths grade 5+79%
English & maths grade 4+86%
EBacc entry50%

EBacc APS: 5.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.5%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,188

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

2.13 · Highly competitive

1st preferences

473

Places offered

222

1st-preference offers

218

Total preferences (any rank)
1,569
Preferred offers (top 3)
222
Applications from outside LA
409
Offers to outside-LA applicants
43
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,888 pupils · 1,290 places

Pupils on roll
1,888
Boys / girls
910 / 978
School capacity
1,290
Capacity fill
1,888 / 1,290 (146%)
Free school meals
13.5%
FSM pupils
157
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NEW RIVER TRUST
Academy trust
NEW RIVER TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Michael McKenzie

Location

Address
Bidwell Gardens
Postcode
N11 2AZ
Town
London
Local authority
Haringey
District
Haringey
Constituency
Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Haringey, 1,888 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.5%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in N11
14
Secondary in N11
3
Open schools in Haringey LA
97
Secondary in Haringey LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear N11

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    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · N22 7ST · Haringey

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.9
    • P80.4
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence10.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • Fortismere School

    Ofsted: Good

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    London · N10 1NE · Haringey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.5
    • EM5+71%
    • Absence7.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Laurel Park School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    London · N14 7HY · Enfield

    Ages 11–19

    • Att837.7
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence8.5%

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  • St Thomas More Catholic School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.0
    • P80.5
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence5.0%

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  • Friern Barnet School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    London · N11 3LS · Barnet

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.6
    • P80.0
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • The Compton School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.0
    • P80.7
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence6.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Greig City Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · N8 7NU · Haringey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.3
    • P80.5
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Highgate Wood Secondary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    London · N8 8RN · Haringey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence6.9%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael McKenzie
Telephone
02088264880
Website
www.alexandrapark.school

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