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: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: 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
3%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- SARACENS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Matthew Stevens
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth London Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Beis Yaakov Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Colindale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sunnyfields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Village School
Academy · 1.7km away
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brent River College
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saracens High School's Ofsted rating?
Saracens High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saracens High School?
Saracens High School currently has 1,132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saracens High School take?
Saracens High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saracens High School?
Saracens High School is in London, NW9 4AS, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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