Duke's Aldridge
About Duke's Aldridge
Duke's Aldridge sits in the Haringey local authority, a mixed 11-16 state secondary that, on its most recent Progress 8 data, ranks 12th out of 12 schools of its type in the borough. That puts it at the bottom of the local league table, a long way behind the top performers: Alexandra Park School, Harris Academy Tottenham, and Fortismere School. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.06 is below the Haringey average of 0.33, meaning pupils here make slightly less academic progress than their peers across the LA. It's a school that serves a notably disadvantaged intake — 38.9% of its 965 pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average — and it's oversubscribed, with 283 applications for 152 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. Ofsted judged the school Good overall in its most recent inspection in 2025, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duke's Aldridge
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications