Alexandra Park School

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Alexandra Park School
Address
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens

Bounds Green
,
London
,
N11 2AZ

England
Coordinates 51°36′08″N0°08′13″W / 51.6021°N 0.1369°W / 51.6021; -0.1369
Information
Type Academy
MottoSuccess for all
Established1999
TrustNew River Trust
Department for Education URN 137531 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head teacherMichael McKenzie
Gender Co-educational
Age11to 18
Enrolmentc. 1800
Colour(s)    Red, Black, White
Website http://www.apsch.org.uk

Alexandra Park School is a mixed secondary school and sixth-form with academy status in Bounds Green, in the London Borough of Haringey. The school was awarded specialist school status in 2005 and converted to academy status in 2011 [1]

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History

The current school replaced earlier ones and were opened to Year 7 pupils on 9 September 1999. An extension to the school in 2006 received a commendation at the Civic Trust Awards. [2]

Subsequent development of the school included the addition of a teaching block for art and design technology, a science centre, a performing arts department and a new six form extension that is currently being constructed . [2]

Location

The school is named after Alexandra Park, located approximately 500 yards (460 m) away from its current site. The present school is at the edge of the Muswell Hill Golf Course. The main entrance is on Durnsford Park, with an additional entrance on Rhodes Avenue.

Recognition

Alexandra Park School was rated ‘outstanding’ in all categories evaluated by Ofsted in its 2011 and 2023 inspections. [3]

The school participates in the New River Teaching Alliance, which supports teacher training initiatives. [4]

According to BBC News, in 2016, students achieved the highest average score among participating UK schools in the international PISA education rankings, with an average of 564 points. [5]

Notable staff

Crispin Bonham-Carter, a former television and film actor, taught English and Classics at the school for ten years, including five years as a Head of Year. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Artsmark Case Study: Curriculum design". A New Direction. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Alexandra Park School". News. Nicholas Hare Architects LLP. April 2006. Archived from the original on 30 December 2007. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  3. ↑ Ofsted Communications Team (4 January 2024). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to the NRTA". nrta.co.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Burns, Judith (16 December 2016). "London school's towering performance in Pisa tests". BBC News. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "Mr Crispin Bonham-Carter: Biography". Queen Elizabeth's School. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
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