Driving Excellence in Wales
Alps provides clear KS4 and KS5 performance insights for schools and colleges across Wales, supporting leaders and teachers to understand outcomes, celebrate strengths and target improvement with confidence.
We believe that the right analytical tools can transform outcomes. Our platforms give Welsh schools and groups the clarity and evidence they need to make informed decisions, close gaps and unlock the full potential of every learner.
Hear from our users…
Alps supports Schools, Colleges, Groups and LAs across Wales. In this video, Deputy Headteacher Owen Wood describes the impact Alps has had for the staff and students at Radyr Comprehensive School.
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Recommendation Rating
Of the 2024-25 customers who gave feedback, 98% would recommend Alps to colleagues.
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Customer Happiness Rating
The 2024-25 Alps customers who gave feedback rated our customer service 99/100.
Driving Excellence in Wales
Alps provides clear KS4 and KS5 performance insights for schools and colleges across Wales, supporting leaders and teachers to understand outcomes, celebrate strengths and target improvement with confidence.
We believe that the right analytical tools can transform outcomes. Our platforms give Welsh schools and groups the clarity and evidence they need to make informed decisions, close gaps and unlock the full potential of every learner.
Hear from our users…
Alps supports Schools, Colleges, Groups and LAs across Wales. In this video, Deputy Headteacher Owen Wood describes the impact Alps has had for the staff and students at Radyr Comprehensive School.
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Recommendation Rating
Of the 2024-25 customers who gave feedback, 98% would recommend Alps.
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Customer Happiness Rating
The 2024-25 Alps customers who gave feedback rated our customer service 99/100.
Two Platforms for One Excellent Solution
Alps Summit is our group-level platform, and Alps Connect is our school/college level platform. Both have been designed by teachers for teachers, with the sole aim of building simple tools that make a difference to student outcomes.
Alps Summit gives you complete visibility on the performance of each of your schools and colleges. Our unique Alps methodology, colour coding system and famous thermometers give all stakeholders easy-to-use data to work with; and with a common language across your schools/colleges, you can swiftly understand your priorities and put strategies in place within and across your group to support collective improvement.
Alps Recipe for Success
We have everything you need to identify priorities and drive improvement. Alps is easy to use for all staff and we include 5+ hours of free expert support every year. This means that schools and colleges are using Alps to make a positive difference to student outcomes – and it works!
All Alps schools can access:
- Our famous Alps Thermometer and interactive ‘What if?’ and ‘How Do I?’ tools.
- Colour-Coded Subject & Student-Level insights
- Trusted Data – Based on DfE and Welsh Customer datasets
- Comprehensive Subject Coverage for A Level, AS, GCSE, IB and Vocational Qualifications
- Top educational expertise and support – Rated 98% for excellence in training and support
Why Schools and Groups in Wales love using Alps
Unique Alps Benchmarks & Indicators
Alps gives schools, colleges and groups a clear, accessible way to understand performance supporting strategic planning and intervention. Alps analysis is intuitive, insightful and immediately actionable, helping teachers and leaders raise achievement across KS4 and KS5.
With Alps, you benefit from:
- Easily accessible attainment and value-added data
- The ability to track key student groups for example, Gender, eFSM, ALN, Attendance, EMA, Seren Academy, etc.
- Robust benchmarks generated from both National and Customer data
Capped 9 Analysis Now Available
Our new Capped 9 spreadsheet is now available in Alps Connect for KS4. This gives schools in Wales a clear way to calculate and analyse Capped 9 outcomes for both in-year monitoring and examination data. Built to save time, reduce complexity and strengthen meaningful conversations about outcomes.
“I found the spreadsheet very easy to use…The layout is clear and well presented. It’s a good, clean table that could easily be copied into headteachers’ reports or shared with governors. Overall, it’s a useful and practical tool.”
Owen Wood, Deputy Headteacher, Radyr Comprehensive School
Easy to use for all staff – Teachers love Alps
What sets Alps apart is our user-friendly design, which enables all staff to quickly understand and leverage data for impactful results. Our analysis has been designed by teachers for teachers, to be easy to use, insightful and actionable, making a measurable difference to student outcomes.
Arbor MIS Integration
A seamless way to unlock powerful analysis and support student progress.
Are you using Arbor? Our integration with Arbor MIS will allow your key student information to update automatically in Alps, giving you accurate, ready‑to‑use data without the admin.
With fewer manual processes and reduced risk of error, your team can focus on what matters most: Using Alps to drive student progress.
Comprehensive Training & Support
Alps empowers every school and groups to get the most out of their data through onboarding, one‑to‑one support and expert-led programmes, like our Alps Champions Programme and Alps Explorer videos included within the cost of your subscription.
With an extensive library of free resources, webinars and tutorials, colleagues at every level can continue building their confidence and skills throughout the year, driving stronger outcomes for students.
Trusted and High Quality
Protecting the sensitive data schools and colleges choose to send to us is a top priority.
We are proud that we have held our ISO 27001 accreditation since 2014 and have been Cyber Essentials certified since 2018. To further enhance the protection for our users, we have an optional Multi-Factor Authentication feature available.
Unique Alps Benchmarks & Indicators
Alps gives schools, colleges and groups a clear, accessible way to understand performance supporting strategic planning and intervention. Alps analysis is intuitive, insightful and immediately actionable, helping teachers and leaders raise achievement across KS4 and KS5.
With Alps, you benefit from:
- Easily accessible attainment and value-added data
- The ability to track key student groups for example, Gender, eFSM, ALN, Attendance, EMA, Seren Academy, etc.
- Robust benchmarks generated from both National and Customer data
Capped 9 Analysis Now Available
Our new Capped 9 spreadsheet is now available in Alps Connect for KS4. This gives schools in Wales a clear way to calculate and analyse Capped 9 outcomes for both in-year monitoring and examination data. Built to save time, reduce complexity and strengthen meaningful conversations about outcomes.
Trusted and High Quality
Protecting the sensitive data schools and colleges choose to send to us is a top priority.
We are proud that we have held our ISO 27001 accreditation since 2014 and have been Cyber Essentials certified since 2018. To further enhance the protection for our users, we have an optional Multi-Factor Authentication feature available.
Easy to use for all staff – Teachers love Alps
What sets Alps apart is our user-friendly design, which enables all staff to quickly understand and leverage data for impactful results. Our analysis has been designed by teachers for teachers, to be easy to use, insightful and actionable, making a measurable difference to student outcomes.
Arbor MIS Integration
A seamless way to unlock powerful analysis and support student progress.
Our upcoming integration with Arbor MIS will allow your key student information to update automatically in Alps, giving you accurate, ready‑to‑use data without the admin.
With fewer manual processes and reduced risk of error, your team can focus on what matters most: using Alps to drive student progress.
Comprehensive Training & Support
Alps empowers every school and groups to get the most out of their data through onboarding, one‑to‑one support and expert-led programmes, like our Alps Champions Programme and Alps Explorer videos included within the cost of your subscription.
With an extensive library of free resources, webinars and tutorials, colleagues at every level can continue building their confidence and skills throughout the year, driving stronger outcomes for students.
Welsh Schools and Groups using Alps
Trusted by 1,200 schools, colleges, groups and LAs worldwide, Alps is supporting KS4 & KS5 improvement across the UK and internationally.
Explore our testimonials to see how Alps is delivering meaningful impact for teachers and students in Wales.
Welsh Schools and Groups using Alps
Alps Connect is an indispensable tool for our A-Level provision, earning a 10 for its ability to transform complex data into clear, actionable “people conversations.”… Ultimately, it provides a universal language for excellence that ensures our interventions are proactive, consistent, and centred on student growth.
Gareth Rhodri Jones, Assistant Principal / Director, Coleg Cambria – Yale, Wales
The platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate, and the support provided by the Alps team is exceptional. Having utilized Alps for several years, I can confidently attest to its significant impact in enhancing standards at our school.
Llyr Thomas, Deputy Headteacher, Ysgol Llanfyllin, Wales
Case Study
Alps Connect as an effective monitoring tool to improve attainment and retention in the Sixth Form
Written by: by Rob Jones, Director of Sixth Form at Llantwit Major School
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Fill out the form to book a meeting with one of our Education experts to find out more about how Alps is driving excellence in Wales and see why more schools are making the switch to Alps than ever before…
