SchoolScoresEast Barnet School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of EAST BARNET SCHOOL
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8PU
020 8344 2100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 8 June 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
220 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the Barnet average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 53 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
235 pupils in this year group.
93% — 2 points below the Barnet average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
142 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 41% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 56% | 67% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.9 | 39.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 412 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 30% | 52% | 40% |
| Psychology | 40 | 5% | 18% | 19% |
| Economics | 33 | 3% | 24% | 26% |
| Sociology | 30 | 10% | 33% | 20% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 29 | 7% | 14% | 26% |
| Physics | 29 | 14% | 31% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 26 | 0% | 8% | 16% |
| History | 20 | 5% | 45% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 21% | 37% | 30% |
| English Literature | 18 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Biology | 16 | 6% | 38% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 13 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 9% | 36% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 11 | 0% | 18% | 15% |
| English Language | 11 | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 10 | 30% | 50% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 40% | 60% | 59% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 9 | 11% | 33% | 19% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 25% | 23% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 50% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Turkish, Design and Technology (Engineering), Modern Greek, Persian, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
163 students in this year group.
83% — 4 points above the Barnet average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
127 students in this year group.
80% — 3 points above the Barnet average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 27% | 37% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnet. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 200 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 213 |
| Of those, offered a place | 171 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 786 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.6% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.4% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 59% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 79% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 63% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 16.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Southgate School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- JCoSS 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashmole Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Pioneer Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Finchley Catholic High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Friern Barnet School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Totteridge Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mount House School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 16% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Barnet School's Ofsted rating?
East Barnet School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did East Barnet School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Is East Barnet School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 213 families put East Barnet School as their first choice for 200 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 171 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136658.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.