Wren Academy Finchley
London, N12 9HB · Barnet · all-through school
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3rd 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 — 9.6/10 against 717 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 82.1 · 95 | 30% | 2.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.85 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.1 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wren Academy Finchley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.85 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Wren Club, Book Club, DaCapo Music Foundation, Junior Choir, and the School Orchestra. Sports include netball, football, boccia, cross country, tennis, chess, tag rugby, and cricket. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,623 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,600. 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 specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Wren Academy Finchley
Overview
Wren Academy Finchley has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with consistently high standards for behaviour and learning. Pupils are described as happy, respectful, and engaged in a productive atmosphere where they produce work of "exceptional quality."
Strengths
- The curriculum sets out "ambitious goals" and clearly identifies important knowledge, enabling pupils to develop a "deep understanding" of subjects.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), "achieve exceptionally well" at every stage of external assessment.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and share their enthusiasm, using ambitious activities to help pupils master key concepts and address misconceptions swiftly.
- The early reading programme is taught with "precision," ensuring pupils become "accurate, fluent and confident readers."
- Personal development is a "remarkable strength," with pupils accessing a wide range of cultural experiences, careers advice, and life skills education.
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 | 60.7 |
| 2024/25 | 59.8 |
| 2025/26 | 65.1 |
| 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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