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The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,352
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.8, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 16% nationally. A significant 88% of students progress to university, with 31% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong post-secondary outcomes. While 79% achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate sits at 36%, indicating room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 9 January 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. | 54.8 | Top 16% 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%. | 79% | Top 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%. | 52% | Top 33% 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%. | 36% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 140 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other23.8%
Other15.4%
White British15.4%
Black African7.7%
Mixed Other6.4%
Asian Indian6.2%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Caribbean1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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51.60955, -0.16308 · N12 0QG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Compton School rated by Ofsted?
The Compton School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 January 2018.
Is The Compton School a good school?
The Compton School scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 The Compton School in GCSEs?
The Compton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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