The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 19 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
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,736
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 44%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Warburton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAylward Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Holland House School
Independent · 989m away
North London Collegiate School
Independent · 1.1km away
Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch
Independent · 1.2km away
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beit Shvidler Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakbridge Special Education
Special school · 1.7km away
Edgware Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is London Academy a selective school?
No. London Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is London Academy's Ofsted rating?
London Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London Academy?
London Academy currently has 1,736 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Academy take?
London Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is London Academy?
London Academy is in Edgware, HA8 8DE, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, London Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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