SchoolScoresLondon Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
Spur Road, Edgware, HA8 8DE
020 8238 1100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
86% — 14 points above the Barnet average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
194 pupils in this year group.
54% — 9 points below the Barnet average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 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. | 51.7 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 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.
197 pupils in this year group.
92% — 3 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. | 92% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 16% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 92% |
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
135 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 10% | 41% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 30% | 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. | 27.3 | 39.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 347 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 62 | 5% | 16% | 40% |
| Economics | 45 | 4% | 7% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 34 | 3% | 21% | 30% |
| Biology | 29 | 0% | 3% | 27% |
| Sociology | 29 | 0% | 3% | 20% |
| Psychology | 28 | 0% | 4% | 19% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 18 | 0% | 6% | 32% |
| Government and Politics | 18 | 0% | 11% | 26% |
| English Literature | 15 | 7% | 13% | 23% |
| Physics | 15 | 0% | 13% | 31% |
| History | 13 | 8% | 15% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 22% | 22% | 59% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Art and Design, Italian, Portuguese.
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.
168 students in this year group.
82% — 3 points above the Barnet average, and 3 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. | 82% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 8% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 82% |
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.
152 students in this year group.
75% — 2 points below the Barnet average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 75% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 37% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 75% |
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 (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 128 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 421 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
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 5th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.5% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 58.5% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 95% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 29.1% | 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
- North London Collegiate School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 87% A*/A at A level
- The London Mechina 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected
- Avanti House School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Menorah Grammar School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 24% A*/A at A level
- Canons High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Park High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mill Hill County High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bentley Wood High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Yavneh College 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Immanuel College 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 64% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is London Academy's Ofsted rating?
London Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2023.
How did London Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is London Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 128 families put London Academy as their first choice for 150 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 112 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 134798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, 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.