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Aldenham School

Other independent school · Elstree, WD6 3AJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,250 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils849
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Alex Hems
Local authorityHertfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1910
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117602.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.40.650.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%71.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%53.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%67.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4109--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.33.9, similar to England, worse than Hertfordshire36.8235
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.2, similar to England, worse than Hertfordshire37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better10.3%, worse than England, worse than Hertfordshire19%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.12, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study95--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils849
Girls255
Boys594
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.184
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.83.6%
Higher education72.6%
Employment9.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.8%
Apprenticeship1.4%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Aldenham School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miNot applicableHaberdashers' Girls' SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miNot applicableHaberdashers' Boys' SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miNot applicableRadlett Preparatory School LtdOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miPrimaryHertsmere Jewish Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.2 miPrimaryFair Field Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miNot applicableEdge Grove SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.3 miNot applicableGurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.4 miSecondaryBushey Meads SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miNot applicableImmanuel CollegeOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Aldenham School

How does Aldenham School rank in England?

Aldenham School ranks 1,250 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Aldenham School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Aldenham School was C+, and 10.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Aldenham School?

Aldenham School has 849 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Aldenham School have a sixth form?

Yes, Aldenham School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.