The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
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
30%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 37.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Simon Horne (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Friern Barnet School a selective school?
No. Friern Barnet School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Friern Barnet School's Ofsted rating?
Friern Barnet School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friern Barnet School?
Friern Barnet School currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friern Barnet School take?
Friern Barnet School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Friern Barnet School?
Friern Barnet School is in London, N11 3LS, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friern Barnet School have a sixth form?
No, Friern Barnet School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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