The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 688
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 50.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- WHITEFIELD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMapledown School
Special school · Very close
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Menorah Primary School for Boys
Primary · 840m away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Torah Vodaas
Independent · 1.0km away
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Childs Hill School
Primary · 1.5km away
Childs Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Clarion a selective school?
No. Clarion is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clarion's Ofsted rating?
Clarion was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clarion?
Clarion currently has 688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clarion take?
Clarion caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clarion?
Clarion is in London, NW2 1TR, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clarion have a sixth form?
Yes, Clarion has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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