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London Academy
Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8DE, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.8 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,736
Capacity
1,870
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.7, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Notably, 75% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 81% are entered for the EBacc, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, only 9% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 51.7 | Top 24% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 81% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 86% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other23.3%
White Other19.8%
Black African12.1%
White British9.4%
Asian Other6.2%
Mixed Other5.6%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.62329, -0.28810 · HA8 8DE
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN134798
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.londonacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is London Academy rated by Ofsted?
London Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is London Academy a good school?
London Academy scores 81.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 London Academy in GCSEs?
London Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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