St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School

Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Greek Orthodox · Sixth form

Part of RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST

North London Business Park, London, N11 1NP

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OfstedGoodInspected 29 November 2018; confirmed 2024
Grade 5 or above in English and maths59%England 45% · 2024/25
16th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 81% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils554Room for 1,050 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 670 in 2019, 733 in 2021, 732 in 2022, 703 in 2023, 586 in 2024, 539 in 2025, 554 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.556 for 113 places, September 2026
25th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 5% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 November 2018.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

143 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.

Barnet comparisons use the 13 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.

StatementThis schoolBarnetEngland
My child is happy at this school
12th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
79% 89% 89%
My child feels safe at this school
10th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
87% 91% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
9th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
78% 86% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 51 parents whose child had been bullied
Joint 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 37% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
45% 51% 51%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 113 parents who had raised a concern
Joint 10th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 43% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
68% 77% 76%
I would recommend this school to another parent
12th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet.
Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
68%said yes 86% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnet figures pool parents at the Barnet schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

105 pupils in this year group.

59% — 4 points below the Barnet average, and 14 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59% 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. 51.6 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
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 51%This school 2023/24: 52%This school 2024/25: 59% This school England 45% 2022/23 51% 2023/24 52% 2024/25 59%

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.

144 pupils in this year group.

95% — about the same as the Barnet average, and 3 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 52%33%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 95% 95% 92%
School sixth form 52% 63% 34%
Sixth form college 5% 9% 13%
Further education college 33% 20% 37%
Apprenticeship 3% 1% 3%
Work 1% 1% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
94%95%

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

21 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Average A level grade C B B-
A level exams graded A* or A 19% 41% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 33% 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. 30.1 39.6 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
20 25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 25.6This school 2023/24: 23.2This school 2024/25: 30.1 This school England 35 2022/23 25.6 2023/24 23.2 2024/25 30.1

A level subjects, 2024/25

15 subjects, 64 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Psychology 10 0% 0% 19%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 8 0% 0% 14%
Biology 7 0% 14% 27%
English Literature 7 0% 0% 23%
Mathematics 7 14% 29% 40%
History 6 17% 50% 23%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Physics, Modern Greek, Chinese, Economics, French, Mathematics (Further), Persian.

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.

58 students in this year group.

79% — about the same as the Barnet average, and about the same as the England average.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 79% 79% 79%
Apprenticeship 2% 2% 7%
Work 7% 16% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
86%79%

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.

49 students in this year group.

71% — 6 points below the Barnet average, and 11 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 71% 77% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 18% 37% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
87%71%

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 fewer first-choice applications than places.

Places offered113
Families who put it first56
Of those, offered a place56 (100%)
Families who listed it at all270

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.5

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.

This is a Greek Orthodox school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Barnet

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolBarnetEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
13th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
30.7% 26.7%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
23rd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
1.1% 3.4%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
7th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
13.5% 10.0%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
14th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
33.6% 41.1%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
19th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Lower than 63% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
7.6% 6.7%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
18th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
21.9% 18.7%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
26th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
18.0 9.3 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
25th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
8.5% 5.6% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils 0.37% 0.08% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
Joint 14th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
15.8 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
25th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet.
Higher than 16% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
7.9% 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School's Ofsted rating?

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.

How did St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points above the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School?

68% of the 143 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School as their first choice for 113 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.