Clarion
London, NW2 1TR · Barnet · secondary school
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26th of 28 secondary schools in Barnet we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 322 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.7 · 29 | 30% | 0.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clarion overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Saturday Art and Design, Year 7 Art, and Year 11 GCSE catch-up clubs. The school hosts a Christmas card competition, a community mural project, and an artist in residence. Trips include visits to the British Museum, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Chelsea College of Arts, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 689 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,052. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? What specific support is available for Year 11 students during the GCSE catch-up sessions? How does the
What Ofsted said about Clarion
Overview
Whitefield School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "well motivated to learn" and feel safe. Leaders have implemented a "carefully considered curriculum" that is culturally relevant and helps pupils build knowledge cumulatively, supported by teachers with strong subject knowledge.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced" to ensure pupils build knowledge over time, with a focus on diversity and subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered," with rare incidents of bullying and swift responses from teachers to concerns.
- Staff are "positive about the school’s senior leaders" and feel well supported in their professional development and workload management.
- Pupils enjoy a "rich range of visits and activities," such as trips to Paris for French students and learning musical instruments in key stage 3.
- Reading is prioritised, with programmes in place to help pupils read with "increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "sharply evaluate the impact of additional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and weaker readers to ensure help is tailored to specific needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking swift action to liaise with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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