The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 663
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 29.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- Ms Kuljit Rahelu (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMargaret McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Stroud Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Arts and Media School Islington
Secondary · 1.6km away
North Islington Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Duncombe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Secondary · 1.8km away
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Free school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hornsey School for Girls a selective school?
No. Hornsey School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hornsey School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Hornsey School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hornsey School for Girls?
Hornsey School for Girls currently has 663 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hornsey School for Girls take?
Hornsey School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hornsey School for Girls?
Hornsey School for Girls is in London, N8 9JF, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hornsey School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Hornsey School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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