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East Barnet School
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.0 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,427
Capacity
1,445
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally and 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 80% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 27% attending top-third institutions. However, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2012Older 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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 35% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.5%
White Other22.8%
Mixed Other5.7%
Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Black African3.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.64363, -0.15472 · EN4 8PU
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN136658
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.eastbarnetschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is East Barnet School rated by Ofsted?
East Barnet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2012.
Is East Barnet School a good school?
East Barnet School scores 87.0/100 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 East Barnet School in GCSEs?
East Barnet School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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