AIM Academy North London
54%
Capacity
600
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About AIM Academy North London
AIM Academy North London stands out in Enfield for its academic progress, with a Progress 8 score of 0.36 that is significantly above the local authority average of 0.09. This places the school 7th out of 20 secondary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. The school's progress banding is rated as 'Above average', and the data shows strong performance across the board: pupils achieve a positive score in English (0.37), maths (0.54), and the EBacc subjects (1.01). The only area where progress dips is in open subjects, which sits at -0.43. Attainment 8 sits at 36.9, and 49.5% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also has a high EBacc entry rate of 83.5%, reflecting a broad academic curriculum. This is a school that clearly adds more value than most in the area, particularly for pupils taking the full EBacc suite.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated it Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Inadequate overall. The sixth form is small, with just five pupils in the 2023/24 data, and its value-added score of -1.01 is rated 'Well below average', though the confidence interval is wide. For families focused on GCSE outcomes, the picture is much stronger. The school serves a diverse intake, with 44.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 229 applications for 113 places, with 92 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.03.
AIM Academy North London offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, art studios, and a sixth-form centre. Sports provision is extensive, with netball, basketball, rugby, gymnastics, and swimming among the options. There are also numerous clubs, including Model UN, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, orchestra, and Young Enterprise. The school has a strong SEND offer, with provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for a state secondary in Enfield that delivers strong academic progress, particularly for pupils taking the EBacc, and that has a broad extracurricular programme. The oversubscription suggests it is increasingly popular, so applying early is advisable.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 34 Turin Road, London, Enfield, N9 8DQ |
| Headteacher | Clare Darley |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 600 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.6% |
| School Capacity | 600 / 1,115 (54% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.36)
726th of 3,141
Nationally
221st of 487
In London
7th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Value Added Score
'21/22
31.8
'22/23
41.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 9 pupils).
- University (HE)67%
- Not sustained22%
- Employment11%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed113
229
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
92 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)54.7%
- White British5.3%
- Asian5.2%
- Mixed4.1%
- Black1.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About AIM Academy North London
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
34 Turin Road, London
Enfield, N9 8DQ
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