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AIM Academy North London

Enfield, N9 8DQSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.36
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
92 1st-choice / 113 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#726 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address34 Turin Road, London, Enfield, N9 8DQ
HeadteacherClare Darley
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils600
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity600 / 1,115 (54% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Tennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolICT SuiteDining HallSports HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsLibraryArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

NetballBasketballRoundersAthleticsDanceRugbyGymnasticsBadmintonSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubGardeningChoirYoung EnterpriseNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: aimnorthlondon.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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AIM Academy North London has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.