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Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,639
Capacity
1,600
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally and 84% of students achieving at least a grade 4 in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, and nearly 87% of students progress to university, including 37% to top-third institutions. However, while the school excels in many areas, the percentage of students achieving higher standards at KS2 is relatively modest at 18%.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 59.8 | Top 8% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 70% | Top 9% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 52% | Top 10% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 18% | 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (245 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.9%
White Other20.9%
Mixed Other9.9%
Other9.8%
Asian Indian5.1%
Black African5.1%
Asian Chinese4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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51.61264, -0.16814 · N12 9HB
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN135507
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wrenacademyfinchley.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wren Academy Finchley rated by Ofsted?
Wren Academy Finchley was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2018.
Is Wren Academy Finchley a good school?
Wren Academy Finchley scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wren Academy Finchley?
Based on 245 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wren Academy Finchley receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wren Academy Finchley in GCSEs?
Wren Academy Finchley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.8. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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