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The Compton School

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

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,350

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Attainment 8

54.8

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Barnet

#490 of 3,216 nationally

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The Compton School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Compton School is an academy converter in London, Barnet, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,352 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing the school #17 in Barnet and #490 of 3,216 nationally. 51.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 53.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.35 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

51.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.8%

Entering EBacc36.40%

EBacc APS4.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.60%

EBacc APS5.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.7

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.55

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

123

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A20.2%

Achieving A*–B53.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate91.9%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

102

Retention rate99.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

116

Retention rate87.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

122

Retention rate94.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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09 January 2018

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-01-09

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Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-09-11

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,352 pupils. During this period, there were 44 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, 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)	1,352	44	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,367	42	3.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,343	49	3.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,349	41	3.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,349	41	3.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,347	35	2.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,350	38	2.8%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,352	32	2.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,322	51	3.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,323	40	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,326	49	3.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,342	34	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,345	15	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,356	35	2.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,338	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,338	30	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,338	35	2.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,338	29	2.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,337	36	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,333	33	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,302	12	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,305	19	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,304	18	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,252	18	1.4%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,250	40	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,249	24	1.9%	3.1%	0

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 72 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree42%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree31%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree46%

agree48%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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

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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