Friern Barnet School

A good community school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Friern Barnet School.

London, N113LS Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 October 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hemington Avenue
Friern Barnet
London, N113LS
Phone
2083682777
Website
friern.barnet.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101345
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS
Website
http://www.friern.barnet.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
810 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
716
Free School Meals
41.2% (295 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
96.7%
Ebacc Entry:
15.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
58.3%
Ebacc Languages:
32.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.25

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.9 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
119
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
716 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy and Excel"

enjoy school; students who are happy and healthy, physically and emotionally excel in their learning, seeing learning as a worthwhile and life-long process are curious, willing to learn and question what is around them respect themselves and others, appreciating the diversity of our multicultural community and being able to be compassionate, considerate and kind learn to live their lives which are personally and socially fulfilling, developing a love for art, music, dance, theatre and culture which will enrich their lives equity in education with high quality teaching for all a calm, safe and ordered environment with equal access to learning for all irrespective of students’ background, gender, religion or race a broad and balanced curriculum that develops skills, knowledge and understanding provide high quality creative opportunities that enable students to thrive encouraging students to be independent and responsible for their own actions creating opportunities to develop friendships positive working relationships and good communication with parents and carers nurturing constructive relationships to ensure students can make a positive contribution to school and the wider community inclusion of children with special educational needs in mainstream schooling British Values

Head Teacher's Message

In line with the motto 'Enjoy and Excel', Friern Barnet School aims to be academically ambitious for all students, foster personal and social fulfillment through the arts, and partners with Woodhouse College as its sixth form; invites visits. Head Teacher: Simon Horne.

Admissions Criteria

Each year 10% of the school's Year 7 intake is selected through the Enhanced Arts Programme (EAP) audition.

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