The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
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 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,765
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- Ms Zoe Judge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Southwing, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTetherdown Primary School
Primary · 547m away
Unique Children's School
Independent · 650m away
St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 740m away
TreeHouse School
Special school · 754m away
Muswell Hill Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Archer Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Highgate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Fortismere School a selective school?
No. Fortismere School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fortismere School's Ofsted rating?
Fortismere School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fortismere School?
Fortismere School currently has 1,765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fortismere School take?
Fortismere School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fortismere School?
Fortismere School is in London, N10 1NE, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fortismere School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fortismere School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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