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The Aldgate School

London, City of London - EC3A 5DE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our aim is to provide an exceptional education for every child. To nurture their talents, strive for excellence and inspire young people to be the best they can be. Our pupils learn in a safe and caring environment where everyone is valued.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Alton School

London, Wandsworth - SW15 4PD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

““Pupils enjoy coming to school, which provides a happy and inclusive place that fosters their development and well-being.” and “The school aims for pupils to become ‘excellent learners and to fulfil their potential".”

PrimaryEstablished

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No rating on record

The Altus School

Gloucester, Gloucestershire - GL4 0RQ

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“As the Director of Alternative Provision, it is my privilege to work with staff across all of our seven centres based in Cheltenham, Stroud and Gloucester, leading the strategic development of our provisions and working with colleagues across the education sector and within the local authority.”

Not applicableSince 2007Ofsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×2Needs attention ×2Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

The Ambleside Centre

Reading, Wokingham - RG5 4JJ

Nursery - Reception (ages 3-5)

NurseryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×3Expected ×1Needs attention ×2Strong in 3 areas, Expected in 1 area, Needs attention in 2 areas

The Angmering School

Littlehampton, West Sussex - BN16 4HH

“Our school values of Ambition, Courage and Respect permeate everything that we do, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, whilst performing, when being creative or simply when spending time together.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Annunciation Catholic Infant School

Edgware, Barnet - HA8 0HQ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“The Junior and Infant Schools were separated in 1975 when the Junior school was relocated to new school premises in The Meads under the new name of St. Martin's Junior School. The Nursery was then added. From September 1995 St.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Annunciation RC Junior School

Edgware, Barnet - HA8 9HQ

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Anthony Roper Primary School

Dartford, Kent - DA4 0AA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Anthony Roper Primary School, we aim to provide our children with an inspirational, memorable and unique education, encouraging each child to reach their full potential and to experience and explore all possibilities.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

The Appleton School

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 5RN

SecondarySixth formEstablishedNo rating on record

The Arbours Primary Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 3QF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our outstanding teaching ensures that our children are achieving academic excellence. Our pupils experience an exciting curriculum and are provided with many opportunities to learn in different ways.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Croydon, Croydon - CR9 3AS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our mission at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is to serve and empower our diverse community by providing an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment that values and celebrates cultural differences.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Archbishop's School

Canterbury, Kent - CT2 7AP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“All students are well known, well cared for and receive the very best support and encouragement in their learning which engenders excellent progress in their academic, personal, social and spiritual development. Our school ethos is “Enter to Learn - Go Forth to Serve”.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Archer Academy

London, Barnet - N2 8GA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Working alongside our vision is the Archer Way, a set of values which are at the heart of Archer Academy life. These values are designed to guide our students in how to approach their learning, and indeed all other activities, at school and beyond.”

SecondarySince 2013No rating on record

The Arches Community Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH1 5EZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We, at The Arches, hope that your children will be happy, contented, fulfilled and excited. We aim to achieve all this by providing an enjoyable but challenging curriculum. Our staff are hardworking and dedicated to creating a positive and safe learning environment for children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Arnewood School

New Milton, Hampshire - BH25 6RS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Arnewood has played a central role in its local community since 1970, and that role is one the school is committed to sustaining for generations to come.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Needs attention ×1Expected in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

The Arthur Terry School

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B74 4RZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Arthur Terry School is an inclusive and nurturing learning community that gives everyone the opportunity to excel and a place to belong.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The ArtsXchange

London, Camden - EC1V 1JX

“We firmly believe that every young person deserves access to an education that respects their unique circumstances and individual needs, an education that unearths and celebrates each person’s unique potential and talent.”

Not applicableSince 2014Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Ashbeach Primary School

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire - PE26 2TG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are really proud of our school, our children and the exciting learning that takes place. Our vision statement, 'Learning for life - to be the best we can possibly be' encapsulates our focus on the balance between progress, achievement and life skills ...”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Ashcombe School

Dorking, Surrey - RH4 1LY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are an ambitious, caring and supportive school that has a clear vision that learning is for life rather than simply something that stops at the final exam. Our aim is:”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Ashley School

Lowestoft, Suffolk - NR32 4EU

Year 3 - Year 11 (ages 7-16)

“The Ashley School Academy Trust is a special school for both boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 11 and includes term-time Residential provision.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding