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The Totteridge Academy

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

personMr Chris Fairbairn

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onLondon, N20 8AZ

language Visit Website phone 2084459205

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

899

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Attainment 8

58.2

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Barnet

#309 of 3,216 nationally

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The Totteridge Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Totteridge Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Barnet, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,003 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.2, placing the school #12 in Barnet and #309 of 3,216 nationally. 71.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 36.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 52.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 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

58.2

Grade 5+ E&M

71.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)36.4%

Entering EBacc45.20%

EBacc APS5.19

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.60%

EBacc APS5.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

1.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS5.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.46

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.32

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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

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*15.1%

Achieving A*–A28.9%

Achieving A*–B52.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate81.5%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.4

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate88.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate83.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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06 March 2019

Inspection Report

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25 May 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-06

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-05-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-07-09

None Legacy

Requires improvement

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

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(22 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 1,003 pupils. During this period, there were 33 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)	1,003	33	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,010	52	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	940	70	7.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	950	53	5.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	953	37	3.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	896	60	6.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	899	59	6.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	909	21	2.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	804	45	5.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	810	57	7.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	809	60	7.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	683	49	7.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	681	16	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	675	46	6.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	572	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	572	16	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	560	45	8.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	528	13	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	532	25	4.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	534	37	6.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	497	20	4.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	502	32	6.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	491	60	12.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	485	20	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	0	69	-	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	0	30	-	3.1%	1

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 82 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 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.

93.0%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.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree68%

agree28%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree49%

agree13%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable29%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree40%

agree29%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree22%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree6%

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

strongly agree53%

agree39%

disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree66%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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