The Henrietta Barnett School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Central Square Hampstead Garden Suburb London NW11 7BN |
| Phone | 02084588999 |
| Reference Number | 138051 |
The Henrietta Barnett School demonstrates a good overall effectiveness with particularly outstanding behavior and attitudes among its pupils. The school, which became an academy in September 2012, has not been inspected since November 2020 due to exemptions, making this report notable as it evaluates the progress made since that time. Pupils show eagerness to learn within a well-structured curriculum, excelling in various subjects, and the sixth form prepares students for higher education effectively. The commitment of staff and leaders strengthens the school's mission, fostering an environment where pupils thrive academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 807 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 104 | 104 |
| 8 | Unknown | 104 | 104 |
| 9 | Unknown | 104 | 104 |
| 10 | Unknown | 104 | 104 |
| 11 | Unknown | 105 | 105 |
| 12 | Unknown | 144 | 144 |
| 13 | Unknown | 142 | 142 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 51.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White, British | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Henrietta Barnett School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have excellent behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Curriculum is well-planned in most subjects, promoting structured learning.
- Strong focus on character development through debate and reasoning.
- Exceptional extra-curricular provision enhances pupil confidence.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements ensuring pupil well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices across subjects hinder knowledge checking.
- Some teachers do not sharply assess gaps in pupil understanding.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 14 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 87.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 100% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 48.6 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 50.09 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 70.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 317 | 76 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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