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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.6 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
809
Capacity
810
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.9, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Additionally, 81% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, reflecting solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Exempt 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. | 55.9 | Top 13% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 72% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (240 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.1%
White Other30.2%
Mixed Other11.0%
Other7.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.59152, -0.16980 · N2 8GA
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Archer Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Archer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is The Archer Academy a good school?
The Archer Academy scores 93.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 The Archer Academy?
Based on 240 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Archer Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Archer Academy in GCSEs?
The Archer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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