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Ashmole Academy

Secondary Ages 11-18 1,767 pupils London
Ofsted: Strong standard
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Ashmole Academy is an academy converter in Barnet for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,767 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ashmole Academy is Strong standard, from an inspection in May 2026. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 61.1, and 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: May 2026. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address Cecil Road
Southgate
London
N14 5RJ
Phone 02083612703
Reference Number 136308

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1767
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.92%
Girls: 50.08%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 14.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 31.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 125 137 262
8 132 129 261
9 133 128 261
10 127 133 260
11 130 131 261
12 114 99 213
13 121 128 249

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, Other 30.4%
White, British 22.8%
Mixed, Other 11.5%
Indian 6.3%
White & Asian 4%
African 4%
Asian, Other 3.1%
Chinese 2.4%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.6%
Pakistani 1.5%
White & Black (African) 1.1%
Caribbean 1.1%
Irish 0.8%
Unclassified 0.7%

Ashmole Academy is performing exceptionally well, with strong standards in teaching, achievement, and personal development. The school has consistently high GCSE results, with pupils demonstrating deep subject knowledge and skills that surpass national averages. The commitment of teachers to identify and address misconceptions, along with robust support for disadvantaged pupils, contributes significantly to the strong academic performance of all students. Additionally, attendance rates are high and behavior is exemplary, reflecting a positive school culture where students feel safe and valued.

Overall Ofsted Rating Strong standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Strong standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Strong standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Strong standard
 >  Inclusion Strong standard
 >  Post-16 Provision Strong standard
Last Report Date 11 Mar 2026
Date Report
11 Mar 2026 School inspection
30 Nov 2021 School inspection
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
Previously as Ashmole School
15 Sep 2008 Curriculum and development visit
24 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
20 Mar 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils consistently achieve above national averages in GCSE results.
  • High-quality teaching effectively addresses misconceptions and reinforces prior learning.
  • Strong support systems for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Consistently high attendance rates and low levels of persistent absence.
  • A broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes deep understanding and engagement.
  • Excellent personal development opportunities that prepare students for their future.

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)
61.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 76%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 86%

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:

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Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B B- C+
Average Grade (best 3) B B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 13.9%
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2026 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 231 19
Third Preference 242 7
From another Local Authority 729 153

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Ashmole Primary School
Summit Way, Southgate, London, N14 7NP
0.15 miles
Osidge Primary School
Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5HD
0.28 miles
St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)
297 Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 6JA
0.35 miles
Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way, London, N14 5DJ
0.4 miles
Walker Primary School
Waterfall Road, Southgate, London, N14 7EG
0.41 miles
West Grove Primary
218a Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 4LR
0.55 miles
Salcombe Preparatory School
224-226 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PL
0.61 miles
Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School
Osidge Lane, Southgate, London, N14 5DU
0.65 miles
Wolfson Hillel Primary School
154 Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 4LG
0.66 miles
Monkfrith Primary School
Knoll Drive, London, N14 5NG
0.73 miles
St Monica's RC Primary School
Cannon Road, Southgate, London, N14 7HE
0.74 miles
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
The Limes Avenue, London, N11 1RD
1.01 miles
De Bohun Primary School
Green Road, Southgate, London, N14 4AD
1.02 miles
Vita Et Pax School
6a Priory Close, London, N14 4AT
1.03 miles
St Paul's CofE Primary School N11
The Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 1NQ
1.08 miles
Garfield Primary School
Upper Park Road, New Southgate, Enfield, London, N11 1BH
1.13 miles
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 0DH
1.18 miles
Bowes Primary School
Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 2HL
1.18 miles
Church Hill School
Burlington Rise, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8NN
1.18 miles
Holly Park Primary School
Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3HG
1.2 miles
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St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
North London Business Park, London, N11 1NP
0.92 miles
Focus 1st Academy
339 Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1BA
0.99 miles
Oak Hill School
Church Hill Road, East Barnet, London, EN4 8XE
1.04 miles
Oaktree School
Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4HN
1.05 miles
Laurel Park School
Wilmer Way, London, N14 7HY
1.08 miles
Southgate School
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0BL
1.22 miles
Palmers Green High School
1.26 miles
East Barnet School
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU
1.32 miles
Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS
1.36 miles
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green, London, N13 5TY
1.44 miles
Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX
1.6 miles
Orange Tree School
Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London, N20 9AR
1.62 miles
Highlands School
148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ
1.67 miles
Winchmore School
Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HS
1.75 miles
The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
1.92 miles
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB
1.93 miles
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ
1.95 miles
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY
2.01 miles
Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY
2.01 miles
St Thomas More Catholic School
Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 5HN
2.05 miles

Ashmole Academy is part of Ashmole Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

What is Ashmole Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ashmole Academy is Strong standard, from an inspection in May 2026.

When was Ashmole Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ashmole Academy was last inspected in May 2026.

How many pupils does Ashmole Academy have?

Ashmole Academy has 1,767 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ashmole Academy cover?

Ashmole Academy for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Ashmole Academy's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 61.1, and 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Ashmole Academy?

Ashmole Academy is at Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ.

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