JCoSS
New Barnet, EN4 9GE · Barnet · secondary school
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12th 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 173 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 | 73.8 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.97 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.0 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
JCoSS overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 60.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.97 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,356 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,360. 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 Progress 8 score of +0.97 translate into day-to-day support for students? What specific support structures are in place for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about JCoSS
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “ambitious, supportive and inspiring school” where leaders have embedded an ethos promoting “tolerance and inclusion”. The inspection found that pupils achieve highly, becoming “confident and committed learners” who are encouraged to develop their own identity while celebrating that of others. The school is described as popular and well regarded by parents, with a strong sixth form providing “strong pastoral support” and a “highly ambitious curriculum offer”.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, with teachers ensuring pupils make progress and develop independence.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils “treat others as equals, showing kindness and respect”, and very little learning time is lost to poor behaviour.
- Teachers enrich learning through trips, debates, and competitions, helping pupils to “embrace the challenges and opportunities in their future learning”.
- Sixth-form provision is outstanding, with students acquiring detailed knowledge in a structured way and receiving strong support for university applications.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, feeling “well supported” and receiving “high-quality professional development”.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to strengthen how they ensure curriculum expectations are followed by all staff in Years 7 to 11, as inconsistencies remain in how pupils’ knowledge is deepened over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing staff training, maintaining clear recruitment systems, and ensuring pupils are confident they can speak to staff about concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1 |
| 2024/25 | 60.9 |
| 2025/26 | 61.0 |
| 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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