Friern Barnet School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hemington Avenue Friern Barnet London N11 3LS |
| Phone | 02083682777 |
| Reference Number | 101345 |
Friern Barnet School continues to perform well, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and delivering a broad curriculum that caters to diverse student needs. The school has successfully integrated pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) into the learning environment, ensuring they receive appropriate support and education. While the school has implemented effective teaching practices and personal development programs, they recognize the need to refine their approach to address gaps in pupils' knowledge and manage behavior more effectively during social times.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 641 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.7%
Girls: 49.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| 8 | 67 | 65 | 132 |
| 9 | 62 | 78 | 140 |
| 10 | 77 | 59 | 136 |
| 11 | 72 | 74 | 146 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 31% |
| White, British | 17% |
| African | 11.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Caribbean | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment for all pupils
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that develops pupils' understanding
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Strong personal development program with a focus on key social issues
- Positive relationships between pupils and teachers
- Comprehensive careers advice and work experience opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some missed opportunities to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge
- Behaviour in corridors and playground can be boisterous and unsettling
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 60 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 64 | 20 |
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St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB |
0.07 miles |
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Holly Park Primary School
Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3HG |
0.17 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School N11
The Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 1NQ |
0.45 miles |
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Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 0DH |
0.63 miles |
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Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU |
0.74 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
The Limes Avenue, London, N11 1RD |
0.79 miles |
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Garfield Primary School
Upper Park Road, New Southgate, Enfield, London, N11 1BH |
0.81 miles |
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Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road, Barnet, London, N12 9DX |
0.84 miles |
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Hollickwood Primary School
Sydney Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2NL |
0.89 miles |
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Coppetts Wood Primary School
Coppetts Road, Friern Barnet, London, N10 1JS |
0.92 miles |
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Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ |
1.01 miles |
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Queenswell Junior School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ |
1.01 miles |
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Osidge Lane, Southgate, London, N14 5DU |
1.03 miles |
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Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP |
1.06 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20
116 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, 116 Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 9EZ |
1.06 miles |
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JU |
1.06 miles |
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St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
Blake Road, New Southgate, London, N11 2AF |
1.08 miles |
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Alma Primary
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP |
1.15 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL |
1.21 miles |
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Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way, London, N14 5DJ |
1.21 miles |
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0.24 miles |
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Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG |
0.57 miles |
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0.62 miles |
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0.64 miles |
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Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.68 miles |
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Imperial College London Mathematics School
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0.68 miles |
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Focus 1st Academy
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0.89 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
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1.12 miles |
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Orange Tree School
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1.22 miles |
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1.22 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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1.36 miles |
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1.76 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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1.82 miles |