The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.8
16.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 181 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,639
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- WREN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Keohane (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes RC School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodstar School
Independent · 1.4km away
Tudor Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Coppetts Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Manorside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hollickwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Martin Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Coldfall Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wren Academy Finchley a selective school?
No. Wren Academy Finchley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wren Academy Finchley's Ofsted rating?
Wren Academy Finchley was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wren Academy Finchley?
Wren Academy Finchley currently has 1,639 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wren Academy Finchley take?
Wren Academy Finchley caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Wren Academy Finchley?
Wren Academy Finchley is in London, N12 9HB, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wren Academy Finchley have a sixth form?
Yes, Wren Academy Finchley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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