How many pupils does Aldercar High School have?

Aldercar High School has 690 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Aldercar High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Aldercar High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.

Is Aldercar High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aldercar High School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Aldercar High School?

Aldercar High School is located at Daltons Close, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG16 4HL.

Aldercar High School

Daltons Close, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG16 4HL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

38.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

690

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Aldercar High School

Aldercar High School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 690 pupils on roll. It is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 (2025/26). 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 690 / 750 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.6%

Free school meals

4.9%

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

15.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.3

Attainment 8

125 pupils

31.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

46.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D+

A-level average grade

7 students

14.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

32%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

25.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

37.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.3 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

16.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£57,571

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,726 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.23

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,789

Spend per pupil

£10,001

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Daltons Close, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG16 4HL
Phone: 01773712477
Headteacher: Philip Smith
Website: https://www.aldercarhigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aldercar High School?: Aldercar High School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Aldercar High School have?: Aldercar High School has 690 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Aldercar High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Aldercar High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.
Is Aldercar High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Aldercar High School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Aldercar High School?: Aldercar High School is located at Daltons Close, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG16 4HL.

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