Saracens High School
London, NW9 4AS · Barnet · secondary school
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22nd 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 — 8.4/10 against 194 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 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.5 · 59 | 30% | 1.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.42 · 80 | 25% | 2.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.1 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saracens High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. In 2024/25, 47.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.42 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Spoken Word Club, take instrument lessons, and participate in athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, dance, football, and gym fitness. An A Level Spanish visit is also offered.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,170 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,130. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are instrument lessons scheduled alongside core academic timetables?
What Ofsted said about Saracens High School
Overview
Saracens High School provides a "nurturing and supportive environment" where pupils benefit from strong community values and a wide range of enriching opportunities. The inspection found that leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, who receive very well-targeted support. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in assessment and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use clear techniques to help pupils understand learning steps.
- Pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND and English as an additional language, are "very well supported" by trained staff.
- The school offers a "very wide range of activities" that enrich the curriculum, such as theatre visits and outdoor pursuits.
- "Carefully considered" PSHE lessons provide pupils with essential life skills, safety knowledge, and careers guidance.
- Governors work closely with leaders and "challenge leaders appropriately" to ensure high standards.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the "feedback and assessment strategy is fully embedded across the school" so misconceptions are checked and progress is consistently monitored in all subjects.
- Leaders should ensure behaviour policies are "applied consistently" to prevent low-level disruption and maintain calm movement around the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding and vigilance" ensuring issues are identified quickly and pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 | 47.1 |
| 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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