SchoolScoresThe Compton School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
020 8368 1783 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 January 2018.
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 |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| 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 8th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 68 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 93% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 118 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 84% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
206 pupils in this year group.
52% — 12 points below the Barnet average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | 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. | 54.8 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 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.
206 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Barnet average, and 2 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. | 94% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 24% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 94% |
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
136 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 | 20% | 41% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 53% | 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. | 34.8 | 39.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
22 subjects, 367 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 4% | 28% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 37 | 0% | 16% | 16% |
| Sociology | 27 | 4% | 33% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 0% | 35% | 30% |
| English Literature | 23 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Accounting / Finance | 22 | 5% | 14% | 15% |
| Psychology | 22 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
| Biology | 21 | 0% | 29% | 27% |
| Economics | 19 | 5% | 11% | 26% |
| Physics | 19 | 0% | 11% | 31% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 17 | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| Government and Politics | 17 | 0% | 12% | 26% |
| Geography | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 9 | 0% | 33% | 15% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), French, Mathematics (Further), Polish, Spanish.
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.
141 students in this year group.
86% — 7 points above the Barnet average, and 7 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. | 86% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 86% |
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.
140 students in this year group.
88% — 11 points above the Barnet average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 88% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 31% | 37% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 88% |
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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 204 |
| Of those, offered a place | 140 (69%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,032 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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 9th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.4% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.6% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 19% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 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
- Woodhouse College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- Imperial College London Mathematics School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A*- average A level grade
- Wren Academy Finchley 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dwight School London 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Friern Barnet School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Finchley Catholic High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alexandra Park School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Compton School's Ofsted rating?
The Compton School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did The Compton School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Compton School?
89% of the 151 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The Compton School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Compton School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 204 families put The Compton School as their first choice for 204 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 140 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 136418.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- 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.