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JCoSS
Castlewood Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9GE, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.1 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,381
Capacity
1,360
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Jewish
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 60.9, placing it in the top 7% of schools nationally. An impressive 88% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 12%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2022Quality 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. | 60.9 | Top 7% 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%. | 88% | Top 7% 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%. | 77% | Top 6% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
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%. | 84% | 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%. | 46% | Top 20% |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
White Other19.1%
Mixed Other4.7%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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51.65527, -0.16969 · EN4 9GE
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is JCoSS rated by Ofsted?
JCoSS was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2022.
Is JCoSS a good school?
JCoSS scores 87.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 JCoSS in GCSEs?
JCoSS achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.9. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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