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Aldercar High School

Amber Valley, NG16 4HLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2019
Progress 8
-0.39
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
92 1st-choice / 93 places
Ranking
#2,425
of 3,141 nationally

About Aldercar High School

Aldercar High School is a popular choice among local families, with 92 first-preference applications for 93 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. That means nearly two families put it as their top pick for every available spot, a clear signal of its standing in the Amber Valley area. The school, led by headteacher Adam Blake, currently has 690 pupils on roll against a capacity of 750, so there is some room to grow. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2019 rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marked a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. The sixth form, however, was graded Requires Improvement in both inspections, which is worth noting for families considering the post-16 provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDaltons Close, Nottingham, Amber Valley, NG16 4HL
HeadteacherAdam Blake
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils690
Free School Meals (FSM)40.2%
School Capacity690 / 750 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2019
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallTennis CourtsGymnasiumSwimming PoolChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BasketballSwimmingCricketHockeyGymnasticsDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraChessFilm ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 14:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aldercar High School

Aldercar High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.