SchoolScoresAlderwood School
Community school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, GU12 4RZ
01252 494123 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
160 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hampshire comparisons use the 36 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 60 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 123 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 46 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 47% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hampshire figures pool parents at the Hampshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Hampshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
161 pupils in this year group.
40% — 5 points below the Hampshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.2 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
153 pupils in this year group.
88% — 4 points below the Hampshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 27% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 117 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 65 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 167 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 64 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 63 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 95 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.9% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.4% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 50th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 59th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ash Manor School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Hallows Catholic School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Wavell School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Farnham Heath End 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Salesian College 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alderwood School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Alderwood School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Alderwood School?
84% of the 160 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Alderwood School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Alderwood School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put Alderwood School as their first choice for 117 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 65 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116234.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.