[1] It is close to the A610 and Langley Mill Academy, and is next door to Aldercar Infants School.

The school's catchment area includes Aldercar, Langley Mill and Heanor.

The school has been awarded specialist Language College status, and was named Aldercar Community Language College for a time before being renamed Aldercar High School.

In 2009, the Phoenix Centre Sixth Form building opened, offering courses for ages 16–19.

The school is now sponsored by the Embark Multi Academy Trust.