What Gladesmore Community School does

Gladesmore Community School is a UK state-maintained community comprehensive school serving approximately 1,250 mixed-gender pupils aged 11-16 in Tottenham, Haringey, North London. The school is operated under Haringey Local Education Authority and funded through UK Government and local authority per-pupil grants; education is free at point of use, with admissions managed centrally by Haringey Council. The school is oversubscribed annually and serves a demographically diverse catchment spanning a wide range of ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.

The school's core educational offering is a three-year Key Stage 3 programme (Years 7-9) and a two-year Key Stage 4 GCSE/BTEC programme (Years 10-11), supported by proprietary and third-party learning platforms including Google Classroom, a bespoke Google Sites-based My Learning Journey portal, Accelerated Reader (with ZPD-level book recommendation), Ruth Miskin phonics, Seneca Learning, EduLink One for parent/student communication, and ParentPay for cashless catering. The Gladesmore-developed Stepping Stones peer mentoring programme operates as a transition support mechanism with 70+ volunteer Year 10 mentors and has been adopted by more than 50 schools across London. Supplementary offerings include Saturday School, Summer School, Moody's Corporation mentorship, Royal Springboard boarding school scholarships, and partnerships with Oxford University, AWS (GetIT), Mousetrap Theatre Schools Project, ERASMUS, and a Finnish exchange school.

Revenue is structurally a single source: government per-pupil funding via Haringey LA, with marginal ancillary income from meal top-ups, uniform purchases, and lettings. The school has held Outstanding OFSTED status across four consecutive inspections (2008, 2009, 2013, 2024) and was awarded the Royal Crest by Queen Elizabeth II in 2011. Governance rests with a governing body chaired (acting) by Ms Maureen Black; the Headteacher is Paul Bernard. There is no private ownership, share capital, or M&A activity; the entity is a public educational institution operating under the UK schools framework.

Name

Gladesmore Community School

Legal name

Gladesmore Community School

Website

https://gladesmore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education (UK State Comprehensive School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Comprehensive schooling
• GCSE preparation
• Community school
• Pastoral support

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a maintained community school, Gladesmore receives funding from the UK Government and Haringey Local Authority to provide free secondary education for pupils aged 11-16.

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Core offering

Gladesmore Community School is a state-maintained mixed 11–16 comprehensive school in Tottenham, Haringey, providing free secondary education to approximately 1,250 pupils. It delivers a broad and balanced curriculum through a three-year Key Stage 3 programme (Years 7–9) and a two-year Key Stage 4 GCSE/BTEC programme (Years 10–11), supplemented by transition support, reading intervention, Saturday/Summer School enrichment, careers guidance, and SEND provision.

Product overview

Gladesmore Community School is an 11-16 comprehensive school offering a unified educational programme built around its REACH values. The school's core educational offering consists of a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum (Years 7-9) and a two-year Key Stage 4 GCSE/BTEC programme (Years 10-11). Supporting the academic curriculum are integrated programmes including the Stepping Stones transition support, Own Your Learning strategy with Google-based My Learning Journey platform, and the Accelerated Reader programme. The school operates supplementary programmes including Saturday School, Summer School, and Holiday Schools for academic enrichment. Student and parent engagement is facilitated through the EduLink One app, while learning delivery incorporates Google Classroom for remote and in-person instruction. Additional offerings include the Moody's Mentorship Project and Royal Springboard scholarship partnerships for career and further education support.

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Products and services

• KS3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Three-year Key Stage 3 programme covering Mathematics, English, Science, Languages (French/Spanish), Humanities, Computing, PE, Arts, Technology, and PSHE, delivered to all pupils in Years 7–9 at Gladesmore.
• KS4 Curriculum (Years 10-11) Two-year GCSE and BTEC programme for Years 10–11 including core subjects (Maths, English, Science, PE, PSHE, RE) plus optional choices such as Computer Science, Drama, and Health & Social Care.
• Stepping Stones Programme Gladesmore-developed transition support programme including breakfast peer mentoring, study club, and a 6–12 week taught intervention for Year 7 students, expanded to over 50 schools London-wide.
• Own Your Learning Learning strategy programme including weekly Own Your Learning lessons for Key Stage 3, My Learning Journey platform, and Make Year 10/11 Count initiatives to support independent study skills.
• Accelerated Reader Programme Reading comprehension and engagement programme for Years 7–9 that provides ZPD-level book recommendations, regular testing, and progress tracking through quizzes.
• Saturday School Year-round weekend academic programme for Year 7 pupils offering literacy, numeracy, sports, and enrichment activities from 9:00am to 1:00pm with free lunch.
• Summer School Two-week summer holiday programme for incoming Year 7 students featuring academic tuition, sports, music, drama, and pastoral sessions to ease transition to secondary school.
• Remote Learning (Google Classroom) Online learning platform providing access to classwork, home learning, live and recorded lessons, and resources via Google Classroom when students are unable to attend school.
• Gladesmore App (EduLink One) Mobile and web application for students and parents to track achievement points, view attendance records, monitor behaviour incidents, and receive school communications and updates.
• Achievement Points Rewards System Whole-school rewards programme where students earn points for effort, behaviour, home learning, and engagement, redeemable for prizes, badges, and special events at milestone levels.
• Moody's Mentorship Project Corporate mentorship and work experience programme funded by Moody's Corporation, providing Year 7–11 students with career guidance and industry exposure.
• Royal Springboard Partnership Charity partnership providing fully funded scholarships to top boarding Sixth Forms for eligible Gladesmore students (e.g., Marlborough College, Glenalmond College, St Mary's Cambridge).

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% achieved 5+ grade 4+ GCSEs including Maths and English (increase from 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moody's CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerous backing from Moody's Corporation of Wall St, NYC and Canary Wharf, London enables valuable mentoring and work experience opportunities that broaden pupils' horizons. As the leading school in Mathematics, Gladesmore is supported by Moody's Corporation.
• St Catherine's College, Oxford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with St Catherine's College of Oxford University has given many pupils the opportunity to visit this world-leading centre of learning and the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
• Royal SpringboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Royal Springboard charity enables Gladesmore pupils to get fully funded scholarships to top boarding Sixth Forms. Students have gained scholarships to Marlborough College, Glenalmond College, and St Mary's Cambridge.
• Chrysalis East (LAET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity initiative providing English language and literacy support through Chrysalis East programme, helping pupils develop communication skills.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool runs the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Programme, providing pupils with opportunities for personal development through volunteering, physical, and skill activities.
• Jack Petchey FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables the Jack Petchey Achievement Award programme and Sports Scholarship Initiative, providing recognition and financial support for pupil achievements and sporting development.
• Premier LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier League Elite Programme provides sports development opportunities for pupils, enhancing physical education and athletic development.
• ERASMUS Programme (EU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange programme enabling visits to France and Spain, funded through the ERASMUS programme, providing cultural immersion and language learning opportunities.
• Schools in FinlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange programme with a school in Finland provides international cultural exchange opportunities for pupils to experience different educational systems.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) GetITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputing curriculum enhancement programme providing technology education and digital skills development through AWS GetIT initiative.
• Mousetrap Theatre Schools ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrama curriculum enhancement providing opportunities for pupils to engage with professional theatre through the Mousetrap Theatre Schools Project.
• Solutions for the PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeography curriculum enhancement programme engaging pupils in sustainability and environmental problem-solving projects.
• Friends of Markfield ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting environmental initiatives and fostering connections between the school and its local park environment.
• Safer Neighbourhood Board HaringeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local policing and community safety initiatives supporting pupil welfare and community safety awareness.
• Haringey Trailblazer InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellbeing support initiative in partnership with Haringey services, providing additional pastoral care and support for pupil wellbeing.
• Haringey Education Partnership (HEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing comprehensive governor training programmes and educational consultancy support for school development.
• Whittington HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool nurse provided by Whittington Hospital, offering health support and guidance for pupils.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park View School: Haringey-based secondary school serving a similar inner-city demographic. Operates under the same state-funded comprehensive model with overlapping SEND, Pupil Premium, and EAL pupil profiles as Gladesmore.
• Highgate Wood School: Haringey-based secondary school offering a comparable comprehensive education model. Similar in size, demographic profile, and state-funded operating structure to Gladesmore, with overlapping curricular and pastoral approaches.
• St Thomas More Catholic School: Haringey-based 11-18 secondary school (faith designation) operating within the same borough funding and admissions structure. Comparable to Gladesmore in serving a diverse inner-city demographic with strong pastoral and enrichment provision.
• Fortismere School: Outstanding Haringey-based state secondary comprehensive school serving a similar inner-London demographic. Directly comparable to Gladesmore in operating model (state comprehensive, community-led), pupil demographic, and geographic catchment.
• Alexandra Park School: Haringey-based 11-18 state comprehensive school with a strong academic and enrichment record. Directly comparable to Gladesmore in pupil demographic, geographic catchment, and state-maintained operating model.
• Greig City Academy: Haringey-based secondary school with a strong STEM and enrichment focus. Comparable to Gladesmore in intake, borough, and state-funded comprehensive model, with similar corporate partnership opportunities.
• Hornsey School for Girls: Haringey-based secondary school serving a similar demographic in the same borough. Comparable operating model (state comprehensive) and admissions framework, with overlapping curriculum and enrichment offerings.
• Woodside High School: Haringey-based 11-16 secondary school serving a comparable demographic in Tottenham. Directly comparable to Gladesmore in operating model, intake profile, and borough-level funding environment.

Broad incumbents

• Queen Elizabeth's School: Outstanding London state grammar school (boys') ranked among the UK's top secondary schools. Comparable to Gladesmore as a high-performing UK state school, though serving a Barnet catchment under selective admissions.
• The Henrietta Barnett School: Outstanding London state secondary school (grammar) with a strong academic reputation. Comparable to Gladesmore as a high-performing UK state school, though serving a different (Barnet) demographic under a selective admissions model.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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