The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018). Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 861
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 44.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- COPTHALL SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Maria Winters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHasmonean High School for Girls
Secondary · 557m away
The Orion Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James' Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Saracens High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Goldbeaters Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Secondary · 1.8km away
Kisharon School
Free school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Copthall School a selective school?
No. Copthall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Copthall School's Ofsted rating?
Copthall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copthall School?
Copthall School currently has 861 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copthall School take?
Copthall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Copthall School?
Copthall School is in London, NW7 2EP, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copthall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Copthall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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