The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 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
- 1,352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Mrs Louise Ismail / Mr Andrew Hammond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodstar School
Independent · 965m away
Coppetts Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hollickwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tudor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Coldfall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Manorside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Martin Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Compton School a selective school?
No. The Compton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Compton School's Ofsted rating?
The Compton School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Compton School?
The Compton School currently has 1,352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Compton School take?
The Compton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Compton School?
The Compton School is in London, N12 0QG, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Compton School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Compton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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