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The Totteridge Academy
Barnet Lane, Barnet, London, N20 8AZ, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,003
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 58.2, placing it in the top 10% nationally. A strong 88% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 93% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. While 75% of students progress to university, only 29% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2019Older 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. | 58.2 | Top 10% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 45% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (239 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
94%
My child feels safe
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
87%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.6%
White Other19.8%
Other7.9%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black African4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.63889, -0.20038 · N20 8AZ
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN144502
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Totteridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Totteridge Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2019.
Is The Totteridge Academy a good school?
The Totteridge Academy scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Totteridge Academy?
Based on 239 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Totteridge Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Totteridge Academy in GCSEs?
The Totteridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.2. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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