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Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
810
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 56% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 30%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment. The school offers a supportive environment for its 641 pupils, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 October 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other31.0%
White British17.0%
Black African11.7%
Other11.5%
Mixed Other5.3%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.61596, -0.15476 · N11 3LS
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN101345
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.friern.barnet.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Friern Barnet School rated by Ofsted?
Friern Barnet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 October 2018.
Is Friern Barnet School a good school?
Friern Barnet School scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Friern Barnet School in GCSEs?
Friern Barnet School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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