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Friern Barnet School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Horne

location_onLondon, N11 3LS

language Visit Website phone 2083682777

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

726

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Attainment 8

44.8

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GCSE Rank

#26 in Barnet

#1,771 of 3,216 nationally

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Friern Barnet School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Friern Barnet School is a community school in London, Barnet, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 641 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing the school #26 in Barnet and #1,771 of 3,216 nationally. 29.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.3× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

29.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.3%

Entering EBacc28.20%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.80%

EBacc APS3.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.73

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.94

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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30 October 2018

Inspection Report

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18 April 2018

Inspection Report

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25 February 2014

Inspection Report

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10 February 2011

Inspection Report

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09 March 2009

Inspection Report

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28 November 2007

Inspection Report

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07 February 2007

Inspection Report

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26 April 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-04-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 641 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	641	28	4.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	649	43	6.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	714	38	5.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	716	42	5.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	724	36	5.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	755	35	4.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	726	28	3.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	740	36	4.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	741	33	4.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	726	50	6.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	721	43	6.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	746	38	5.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	748	19	2.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	760	52	6.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	787	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	787	23	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	793	31	3.9%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	783	36	4.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	783	37	4.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	781	29	3.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	781	24	3.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	777	37	4.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	790	32	4.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	761	44	5.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	766	38	5.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	782	53	6.8%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 30 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree47%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree56%

agree13%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree71%

agree14%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree24%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Barnet

The Henrietta Barnett School

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

Menorah High School for Girls

Hasmonean High School for Girls

Mill Hill County High School