Hornsey School for Girls
London, N8 9JF · Haringey · secondary school
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6th of 12 secondary schools in Haringey 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 — 8.0/10 against 808 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.2 · 60 | 31% | 1.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 26% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hornsey School for Girls overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. In 2024/25, 48.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 560 pupils against a stated capacity of 810. 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 to reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific opportunities exist for students to develop interests outside the core curriculum? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hornsey School for Girls
Overview
Hornsey School for Girls continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong sense of community and positive relationships. Leaders have high aspirations, and pupils respond well to clear expectations regarding effort and conduct within a safe and respectful environment.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe, benefiting from a "sense of family" and positive relationships built on "respect and kindness".
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "broad in scope", with teachers using techniques that help pupils "build solid foundations for future learning" and recall knowledge confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified well and supported to "thrive and study the same curriculum as their peers".
- Behaviour is generally excellent, with bullying not accepted and staff taking "prompt action" to deal with rare incidents effectively.
- A wide range of clubs, including the Pride Club and robotics club, supports pupil interests and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not use assessment purposefully to check understanding or pick up misconceptions; leaders should ensure "assessment procedures are used consistently well across the school".
- Some parents and staff do not feel able to approach leaders with concerns; leaders should "strengthen further their communication and engagement with parents".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained and clear about reporting concerns, while the pastoral team identifies and deals with issues promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| 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
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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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