The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.9
16.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,823
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- ASHMOLE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Balbinder Dhinsa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshmole Primary School
Primary · Very close
Osidge Primary School
Primary · 454m away
St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)
Primary · 566m away
Hampden Way Nursery School
Nursery · 650m away
Walker Primary School
Primary · 666m away
Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Monica's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashmole Academy a selective school?
No. Ashmole Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashmole Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ashmole Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashmole Academy?
Ashmole Academy currently has 1,823 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashmole Academy take?
Ashmole Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashmole Academy?
Ashmole Academy is in London, N14 5RJ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashmole Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashmole Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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