What did Ofsted judge AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend AIM Academy North London?

AIM Academy North London has 630 pupils on roll.

What ages does AIM Academy North London take?

AIM Academy North London admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is AIM Academy North London located?

AIM Academy North London is located in London, N9 8DQ, Enfield.

How do I apply to AIM Academy North London?

AIM Academy North London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into AIM Academy North London?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at AIM Academy North London was 2.012 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at AIM Academy North London?

When AIM Academy North London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' and children who were 'looked after', but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category. If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised system.

What is the largest ethnic background at AIM Academy North London?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.2% of pupils at AIM Academy North London are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

AIM Academy North London: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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2.012miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at AIM Academy North London

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' and children who were 'looked after', but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form.
3Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school.
4Pupil Premium — Children who are in receipt of the Pupil Premium at date of application.
5Children of staff — Students whose parent has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application is made and children of staff who have been employed to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Remaining places will be allocated on a geographical basis (the distance from the academy). Distance will be measured in a straight line from the address point for the child's home to the entrance of the Principal's office using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised geographical information system with those living closest being given priority.

If two applications tie: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category. If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised system.

PAN is 120 for Year 7-11 entry. Year 12 admission limit is 115 in 2027. A Supplementary Information Form is required for Pupil Premium (criterion d) consideration. The policy also applies to subsequent years subject to any changes approved by the Secretary of State.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

AIM Academy North London: key facts

What did Ofsted judge AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend AIM Academy North London?: AIM Academy North London has 630 pupils on roll.
What ages does AIM Academy North London take?: AIM Academy North London admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is AIM Academy North London located?: AIM Academy North London is located in London, N9 8DQ, Enfield.
How do I apply to AIM Academy North London?: AIM Academy North London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into AIM Academy North London?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at AIM Academy North London was 2.012 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at AIM Academy North London?: When AIM Academy North London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' and children who were 'looked after', but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category. If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at AIM Academy North London?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.2% of pupils at AIM Academy North London are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at AIM Academy North London

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' and children who were 'looked after', but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form.
3Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school.
4Pupil Premium — Children who are in receipt of the Pupil Premium at date of application.
5Children of staff — Students whose parent has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application is made and children of staff who have been employed to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Remaining places will be allocated on a geographical basis (the distance from the academy). Distance will be measured in a straight line from the address point for the child's home to the entrance of the Principal's office using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised geographical information system with those living closest being given priority.

AIM Academy North London: key facts

What did Ofsted judge AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged AIM Academy North London's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend AIM Academy North London?: AIM Academy North London has 630 pupils on roll.
What ages does AIM Academy North London take?: AIM Academy North London admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is AIM Academy North London located?: AIM Academy North London is located in London, N9 8DQ, Enfield.
How do I apply to AIM Academy North London?: AIM Academy North London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into AIM Academy North London?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at AIM Academy North London was 2.012 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at AIM Academy North London?: When AIM Academy North London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' and children who were 'looked after', but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academies Trust school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category. If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Enfield's computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at AIM Academy North London?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.2% of pupils at AIM Academy North London are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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