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North London Grammar School
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North London Grammar School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Barnet NW9 6HB
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is rare.
Academic Progress: Curriculum improved with detailed schemes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe, confident; robust behaviour policy
Academic Progress: Curriculum not well designed in several subjects.
Qualifications and Training: Safer recruitment processes in place
Current Educational Practices: Updated policies on safeguarding, RSE
Strengths and Challenges: Training provided; effective governance
Strengths and Challenges: Not all teachers help students with SEND effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Consulted on RSE curriculum
Communication: Policies available online; parental feedback considered
Opportunities for Involvement: No consultation with parents on RSE curriculum.
Communication: Weak communication between leaders and governance.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Robust safeguarding measures in place
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum made comprehensive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not promptly follow up on safeguarding concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have not effectively improved curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding effective, timely support
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong links with local agencies
Managing Bullying and Safety: Weaknesses in safeguarding systems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff act swiftly on pupil concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities like debating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support for reading difficulties offered
Outdoor Facilities: Limited access to physical education for Years 10 and 11.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate careers education available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Supported effectively with university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum adapted for special needs
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support strategies for SEND pupils not always effective.
Subjects Offered: Pupils select GCSE options from a wide range of subjects.
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About Us
North London Grammar School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 224 students from age 7-18 yr.
Tuition fee £3,900 to £4,350 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | - |
| Age range | 7-18 | 7-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 76% | 16% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 17.20% |
| Day Fees | £3,900 to £4,350 | £740 to £4,600 |
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 | - | 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 | 65.0 | 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 | 76% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 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 | 68% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.28 | 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 | - | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | 65.6 | 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 | 85% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 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 | 85% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 85% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.37 | 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 | - | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.9% | 2.13% |
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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 | - | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 68% 18 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 7 | 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 | 32% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 13 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 1 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.14 | 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 | - | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | 54.1 | 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 | 50% 26 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 39 | 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 | 38% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 9 | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 21 | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.21 | 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 | - | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | - | 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 | 24% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 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 | 19% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 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 | - | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
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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 |
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