East Barnet School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chestnut Grove East Barnet Barnet Hertfordshire EN4 8PU |
| Phone | 02083442100 |
| Reference Number | 136658 |
East Barnet School is a large, above-average-sized secondary school within the East Barnet trust. At this inspection, safeguarding standards were met, and every evaluated area — achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and wellbeing, and post-16 provision — was judged to be at the strong standard. Pupils, particularly in key stage 4, achieve highly, and pupils with SEND make strong progress from their individual starting points. Strengths are broad: high expectations for attendance and behaviour are embedded, classrooms are calm, the curriculum is broad, ambitious and well sequenced, teaching is consistently strong, reading is prioritised, and inclusion is central with bespoke support. Leadership and governance are highly effective, pupils feel safe and proud, and post-16 students achieve well and progress to high-quality destinations. No domain is flagged as underperforming or needing attention, and the school meets safeguarding standards. The main improvement priorities set out in the report are to sustain recent improvements in disadvantaged pupils' attendance and to continue narrowing the achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils. Given the school's well-above-average proportion of pupils with EHC plans, its inclusive support is a notable strength, though these two priorities remain the areas to monitor.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.21%
Girls: 45.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 115 | 229 |
| 8 | 121 | 118 | 239 |
| 9 | 127 | 96 | 223 |
| 10 | 114 | 102 | 216 |
| 11 | 131 | 89 | 220 |
| 12 | 84 | 78 | 162 |
| 13 | 94 | 65 | 159 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.4% |
| White, Other | 23% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| 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 | 06 May 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | School inspection |
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Apr 2012 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as East Barnet School | |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils, especially in key stage 4, achieve highly in national tests.
- Pupils with SEND make strong progress from their individual starting points.
- Outcomes for disadvantaged pupils show previous achievement gaps are narrowing.
- Attendance is improving, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- High expectations for behaviour are firmly embedded across the school.
- Classrooms are calm and pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious and carefully sequenced.
- Teaching is consistently high quality, with secure subject knowledge and clear explanation.
- Reading is a high priority, with effective support for pupils at earlier stages.
- Inclusion is at the heart of the school, with bespoke and timely support for additional needs.
- Leadership and governance are very strong, with accurate self-evaluation and effective staff support.
- The personal development programme is ambitious, inclusive and offers a wide range of opportunities.
- Post-16 provision is inclusive and ambitious, with improved outcomes and strong destinations.
- Pupils feel safe, supported and proud to be part of the school community.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open and positive culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Recent improvements in disadvantaged pupils' attendance need to be sustained.
- The achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils needs to continue narrowing.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.5% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.99 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.26 |
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 | 16.3% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 165 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 153 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 264 | 39 |
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