The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,222
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 38.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- HENDON SCHOOL
- Head
- Dr Rhona Povey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAteres Beis Yaakov
Independent · Very close
Independent Jewish Day School
Primary · Very close
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Independent · 395m away
Hasmonean Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Tiferes High School
Independent · 411m away
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
Independent · 654m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Mapledown School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hendon School a selective school?
No. Hendon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hendon School's Ofsted rating?
Hendon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hendon School?
Hendon School currently has 1,222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hendon School take?
Hendon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hendon School?
Hendon School is in London, NW4 2HP, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hendon School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hendon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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