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Friern Barnet School
- Secondary
- Barnet N11 3LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud of their school and respect the environment.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified teachers and teachers who are new to the school are well supported.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching is well led with professional learning communities to discuss strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching does not present sufficient challenge, and good practice is not always shared.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular and interesting newsletters keep parents informed.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates about the school鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address areas for improvement and include governors in development plans.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders can demonstrate impact in tackling challenges like improving attendance and reducing exclusions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and the school's systems keep them safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe and appreciate support like school counselor.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of clubs is available.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive good quality guidance when making subject choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next steps after leaving school.
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Friern Barnet School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 716 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In keeping with our school's motto, "Enjoy and Excel," we have high academic expectations for each and every one of our students. We also want students to lead fulfilling personal and social lives, fostering a passion for the arts and culture that will enhance their entire lives. We improve the learning opportunities for all children by utilising our strengths in the arts. Your child will experience acceptance, value, and appropriate challenge at all levels. We are confident that by collaborating constructively with parents, we can give our students the greatest possible education in a joyful, orderly neighbourhood. Our desire is that students leave us as mature, independent learners who are also engaged and responsible citizens, ensuring that they secure the results to go on to further and higher education institutions and then on to fulfilling careers. We have a collaboration with Woodhouse College, which serves as our sixth form and provides our students with wonderful options. You are cordially invited to come see for yourself.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.4 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 34% | 76% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 13.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 57.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 3.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 57.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 16 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 18 | 54.36% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 12 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 12 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 6 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 3 | 55.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 7 | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 50.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 25.68% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Friern Barnet School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1