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Ashmole Academy
- Secondary
- Barnet N14 5RJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Expectations for all pupils are high, but teaching plans in Years 7 to 9 need improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and bullying is dealt with firmly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive plentiful training and support for their professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and help students achieve well, but some training needs improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Some aspects of training are not focused sharply on curriculum delivery expertise.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback using Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents appreciate the school's communication and online survey responses.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents who responded to the survey were satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure any bullying is dealt with firmly and promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are providing further training to cater for pupils’ needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Policies and procedures are in place, and staff training is thorough.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority given to pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: After-school clubs, visiting speakers and trips extend learning.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students appreciate the plentiful support for careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The Ashmolean Scholar programme is highly rated by students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional support provided, but some adaptations need fine-tuning.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives conducted in multiple subjects and curriculum plans discussed.
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About Us
Ashmole Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1878 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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High-performing 11–19 mixed school Ashmole strives to give its pupils the best education possible and the best chance for academic achievement.
We put a lot of focus on the curriculum's overall achievement in all areas.
Youth are respected at Ashmole Academy.
All of our pupils must live up to our extremely high standards.
Ashmole Academy is a compassionate institution.
Education aims to prepare students for the future.
Our pupils leave school to enrol in a university or college or to begin a job in the industry of their choice.
The school provides a robust Sixth Form programme including a wide choice of courses, career facilities, and a tried-and-true system for assisting our students with their university applications to aid in the preparation for that future.
Ashmole is a forward-thinking institution that is eager to work toward enhancing the standard of instruction we offer.
We are aware that excellent facilities may assist pupils succeed.
A Starbucks cafe, a social learning space, and a high-tech study area appropriate for e-learning were all included in the opening of the new sixth form centre in 2014.
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We put a lot of focus on the curriculum's overall achievement in all areas.
Youth are respected at Ashmole Academy.
All of our pupils must live up to our extremely high standards.
Ashmole Academy is a compassionate institution.
Education aims to prepare students for the future.
Our pupils leave school to enrol in a university or college or to begin a job in the industry of their choice.
The school provides a robust Sixth Form programme including a wide choice of courses, career facilities, and a tried-and-true system for assisting our students with their university applications to aid in the preparation for that future.
Ashmole is a forward-thinking institution that is eager to work toward enhancing the standard of instruction we offer.
We are aware that excellent facilities may assist pupils succeed.
A Starbucks cafe, a social learning space, and a high-tech study area appropriate for e-learning were all included in the opening of the new sixth form centre in 2014.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 77% | 98% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.00% | 35.00% | 8.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 57.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 3.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 57.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 59% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.94 | 3.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 2 | 54.36% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% 1 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% 5 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.96 | 3.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 3 | 55.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% 10 | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% 4 | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.98 | 3.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 50.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 25.68% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.71 | 33.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 | 32.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.00% | 19% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 215 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 66.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 10.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.36% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.24 | 34.71 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.36 | 34.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.4% | 21.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 192 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 67.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 8.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.25 1 | 32.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.95 2 | 31.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 16.83% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 169 | 175 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 65.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 11.57% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.1% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.89 1 | 33.57 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.16 | 32.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.2% | 17.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 12.11% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.84% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 6.58% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.58% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.26 | 30.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.24 | 29.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 17.32% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 16.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 11.47% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashmole Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1