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Clarion
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.7 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
688
Capacity
1,052
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 37%. Additionally, 78% of pupils progress to university, though only 10% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive university placements.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other35.6%
White Other18.0%
Black African13.7%
Mixed Other8.1%
White British4.8%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Black Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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51.57363, -0.21901 · NW2 1TR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Clarion rated by Ofsted?
Clarion was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is Clarion a good school?
Clarion scores 37.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Clarion in GCSEs?
Clarion achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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