The Compton School
London, N12 0QG · Barnet · secondary school
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8th 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 — 9.6/10 against 659 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.7 · 82 | 30% | 2.47 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.73 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.5 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Compton School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. In 2024/25, 51.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.73 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art Club and Photography Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,381 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. 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 the Art and Photography clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about The Compton School
Overview
The Compton School continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils enjoy attending and achieve exceptionally well regardless of their starting points. Leaders have established a broad and ambitious curriculum supported by high aspirations, embodied in the phrase ‘Learn DNA’, which fosters a calm, welcoming, and purposeful learning environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘exceptionally well supported’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), through strong collaboration between teams.
- The curriculum ‘builds sequentially’ so pupils develop a ‘depth of knowledge’ that they apply confidently to new learning.
- Teachers use questioning skilfully and provide ‘regular and clear feedback’ so pupils know how to improve.
- There is a ‘carefully planned personal development curriculum’ emphasising tolerance, respect, and physical and mental health.
- The school is ‘very well led and managed’, with staff valuing opportunities to improve their professional practice.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.0 |
| 2024/25 | 54.8 |
| 2025/26 | 55.5 |
| 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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