The Totteridge Academy
London, N20 8AZ · Barnet · secondary school
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4th of 28 secondary schools in Barnet we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 728 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88 | 35% | 3.07 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.7 · 93 | 30% | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.32 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.9 · 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.
The Totteridge Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +1.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding, Let's Get Cooking, Trampolining, Debating, Current Affairs, Duke of Edinburgh, and Learning Through Horses clubs. Sports include Basketball and Football. Trips have included Barcelona, Paris, and an Easter ski trip to Italy. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,008 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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
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What Ofsted said about The Totteridge Academy
Overview
The inspection describes a school where pupils achieve "extremely well" through a "highly ambitious curriculum" and "highly effective teaching." Leaders demonstrate "unrelenting" ambition, fostering an inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, flourish and move on to "high-quality destinations."
Strengths
- Pupils gain "deep knowledge and understanding," routinely producing work of a "very high standard" and articulating learning with "considerable insight."
- The school places "inclusion at the heart of its work," ensuring pupils facing barriers to learning "flourish" through expert support and high aspirations.
- Staff are "experts in their subjects" who adapt teaching to close learning gaps immediately, creating an environment where "mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities."
- Personal development is "well-structured and remarkable," offering unique experiences such as an on-site farm and extensive clubs that broaden pupils’ interests.
- Leaders maintain a "collegiate culture" that prioritises staff wellbeing, resulting in staff who are "extremely positive and enthusiastic."
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek "continued improvement" to drive a "transformational impact" for all pupils, particularly those facing barriers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.4 |
| 2024/25 | 58.2 |
| 2025/26 | 60.9 |
| 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
—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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