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Friern Barnet School
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Friern Barnet School
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- Barnet N11 3LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Friern Barnet School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 726 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In keeping with our school's motto, "Enjoy and Excel," we have high academic expectations for each and every one of our students. We also want students to lead fulfilling personal and social lives, fostering a passion for the arts and culture that will enhance their entire lives. We improve the learning opportunities for all children by utilising our strengths in the arts. Your child will experience acceptance, value, and appropriate challenge at all levels. We are confident that by collaborating constructively with parents, we can give our students the greatest possible education in a joyful, orderly neighbourhood. Our desire is that students leave us as mature, independent learners who are also engaged and responsible citizens, ensuring that they secure the results to go on to further and higher education institutions and then on to fulfilling careers. We have a collaboration with Woodhouse College, which serves as our sixth form and provides our students with wonderful options. You are cordially invited to come see for yourself.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+ 0
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | 13.8 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.15 | 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 | 47 | 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 | 45% | 47.52% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 57.69% | 45.2% |
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 | 28% | 38.63% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 23.23% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 27.6% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.67 | 2.96 |
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 | 94% | 92% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.87% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 15.63% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 59.83% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.7% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.67% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.9% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.5 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 22% 16 | 42.6% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 18 | 54.36% | 43.33% |
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 | 29% | 35.96% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 12 | 22.87% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 12 | 27.83% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 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 | 91% | 95.78% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 93.61% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 17% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 60.35% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 6.65% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.04% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.04 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 38% 6 | 43.91% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 3 | 55.69% | 42.55% |
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 | 31% | 39.02% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 23.87% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 7 | 29.2% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 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 | 92% | 91.23% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.09% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 16.14% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 61% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 4.95% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.07% |
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 | -0.42 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 32% | 38.88% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 50.66% | 43.01% |
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 | 35% | 33.93% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 24.34% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 25.68% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 88% | 95.81% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 14.95% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 66.76% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.67% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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Student teacher ratio at Friern Barnet School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1