East Barnet School
Barnet, EN4 8PU · Barnet · secondary school
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18th 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 — 7.7/10 against 904 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.8 · 73 | 30% | 2.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Barnet School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,448 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,445. 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
With the recent inspection using a new framework, can you share the specific grades for teaching quality and student outcomes? How does the school support pupils in reaching the 57.3% attainment benchmark in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about East Barnet School
Overview
East Barnet School is described as "very well led and managed," with leaders maintaining a "clear vision" rooted in "high ambition for all pupils." The report consistently rates every aspect of the school at a "Strong standard," highlighting a culture where pupils "thrive" and feel a "distinct sense of belonging."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve highly in national tests," developing "deep knowledge and skills" through teaching that "builds securely on what they have learned before."
- "Inclusion is at the heart" of the school, with "rigorous systems" enabling staff to provide "bespoke and highly effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders have established "very high expectations" for behaviour and attendance, resulting in "calm environments" where pupils are "polite and courteous."
- The "well-considered and ambitious personal development programme" offers extensive opportunities for clubs, leadership roles, and exploring talents, helping pupils "flourish."
- Post-16 provision is "inclusive and ambitious," with students achieving well in public examinations and progressing to "high-quality university courses, apprenticeships and work-based training."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to embed strategies to ensure recent improvements in disadvantaged pupils' attendance are sustained.
- Leaders should continue to embed strategies to ensure the achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils continues to narrow.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.0 |
| 2024/25 | 53.0 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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