SchoolScoresWren Academy Finchley
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
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Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB
020 8492 6000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 18 September 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 |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 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
245 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 Joint 9th 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. | 85% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th 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. | 91% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 77 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 184 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 54% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 58 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 43% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 64% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
80% — 8 points above the Barnet average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 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. | 109 | 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
184 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Barnet average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% | 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. | 59.8 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.6 | 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.
181 pupils in this year group.
98% — 3 points above the Barnet average, and 6 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. | 98% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 64% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 12% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 98% |
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
155 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 | 27% | 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. | 35.7 | 39.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 475 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 72 | 14% | 32% | 40% |
| Economics | 51 | 6% | 14% | 26% |
| Psychology | 45 | 7% | 16% | 19% |
| Sociology | 45 | 13% | 22% | 20% |
| History | 34 | 0% | 24% | 23% |
| Physics | 27 | 15% | 30% | 31% |
| Biology | 26 | 12% | 31% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 24 | 4% | 25% | 30% |
| Government and Politics | 22 | 9% | 18% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 21 | 5% | 48% | 22% |
| Geography | 16 | 6% | 31% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 14 | 14% | 21% | 24% |
| English Language | 14 | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| English Literature | 14 | 7% | 14% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 13 | 0% | 31% | 34% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 9 | 11% | 56% | 28% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 8 | 13% | 63% | 59% |
| Turkish | 8 | 75% | 88% | 32% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chinese, Music, Polish, Russian, 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.
155 students in this year group.
91% — 12 points above the Barnet average, and 12 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. | 91% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 91% |
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.
150 students in this year group.
87% — 10 points above the Barnet average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 87% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 37% | 37% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 87% |
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 about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 113 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 215 |
| Of those, offered a place | 104 (48%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,089 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.9
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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 106 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (52%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 251 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 2.0 · 2026: 1.9
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.
This is a Church of England 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.4% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- Imperial College London Mathematics School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A*- average A level grade
- The Compton School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dwight School London 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- Friern Barnet School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Finchley Catholic High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Archer Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wren Academy Finchley's Ofsted rating?
Wren Academy Finchley was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Wren Academy Finchley do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 25 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Wren Academy Finchley?
85% of the 245 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wren Academy Finchley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wren Academy Finchley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 215 families put Wren Academy Finchley as their first choice for 113 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 104 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 135507.
- 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, 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.