Hasmonean High School for Girls
London, NW7 2EU · Barnet · secondary school
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13th 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 the 297 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 9.5/10 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 | 73.6 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.21 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.6 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hasmonean High School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.21 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 570 pupils against a stated capacity of 747. 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 pupils in maintaining their strong progress scores through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for students aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is reflected in daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Hasmonean High School for Girls
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and safe, feeling part of the ‘Hasmonean family’ with strong friendships and rare bullying. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with high expectations, resulting in positive attitudes to learning and exceptional personal development. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in teaching practices that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils build respectful relationships and receive a warm welcome, supported by sixth-form ‘buddies’ for new arrivals.
- Leaders provide a well-sequenced curriculum, including two languages until Year 8, with effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, featuring an exceptional extra-curricular offer, including residential trips, volunteering, and a strong understanding of British values.
- Sixth-form provision is rated Outstanding, with students receiving effective support and showing excellent commitment to their studies.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust follow-up on attendance and a culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In Years 7 to 11, checking of pupils’ understanding is variable; teaching sometimes moves on too quickly, creating gaps in knowledge and misconceptions.
- The school should ensure checks on pupils’ grasp of learning are used routinely and purposefully so they are fully prepared for new content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.1 |
| 2024/25 | 63.7 |
| 2025/26 | 60.6 |
| 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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