SchoolScoresThe Archer Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE ARCHER ACADEMY
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA
020 8365 4110 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 May 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
240 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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.
| Statement | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 81 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 180 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 66 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 49% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). 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.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 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. | 55.9 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.4 | 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.
159 pupils in this year group.
97% — 2 points above the Barnet average, and 5 points above 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. | 97% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 26% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 43% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 147 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 244 |
| Of those, offered a place | 122 (50%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,018 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.7
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 18th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 2nd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 70% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 36% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 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
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christ's College Finchley 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fortismere School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Henrietta Barnett School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- Unique Children's School 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Compton School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Pardes House Grammar School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention
- Woodhouse College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- Imperial College London Mathematics School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A*- average A level grade
- Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 urgent improvement
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Archer Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Archer Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Archer Academy 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%.
Would parents recommend The Archer Academy?
94% of the 240 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Archer Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Archer Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 244 families put The Archer Academy as their first choice for 147 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 122 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 139594.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.