Fortismere School

A good foundation school school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fortismere School.

London, N101NE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.7%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
26 April 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Southwing
Tetherdown
London, N101NE
Phone
2083654400
Website
fortismere.haringey.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102156
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Southwing, Tetherdown, London, N10 1NE
Website
www.fortismere.haringey.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1655 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,808
Free School Meals
13.3% (240 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (74 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
57.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
11.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
Ebacc English:
97.3%
Ebacc Entry:
33.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
77.1%
Ebacc Languages:
44.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.31 to 0.67
University Progression:
59.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
250 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.7 (+32.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.8 (+18.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.2 (+13.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
113 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
226
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,808 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Music Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We are ambitious for every child We celebrate diversity and belonging We encourage curiosity and creativity We build relationships on kindness and trust We show commitment and courage We take pride and responsibility in our work We prepare our students for their futures We are a community of learners

Extracurriculars

Clubs

LINC Breakfast club LINC Lunch club Chess club Eco Committee Youth Choir Guitar Ensemble LINC Homework club Maths Workshop Mad Science club Junior Choir Senior Band Samba Library club Dungeons & Dragons club Crochet & Knitting club Art club KS3 Drama club Press Gang school magazine

Sports

Football Rugby Cricket Tennis

Facilities

North Wing Hall South Wing Hall Astroturf Gym South Wing Classrooms Sports Hall Tennis Courts (each) Basketball/Netball/Hard Court Sports Field (per pitch) (Football/Rugby/Cricket)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and innovative curriculum with traditional academic subjects enriched by the creative arts Range of curriculum pathways that motivate, involve, and inspire students Lessons taught by subject specialists in exciting, challenging, and engaging ways Personalised approach reflecting the school’s inclusive ethos Extra-curricular activities designed to maximise opportunities in the local community and the wider world

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before School: 8.00am-8.25am; After School: various clubs run after school until around 4:00pm (examples include LINC Breakfast club, LINC Lunch club, LINC Homework club, Chess club, Eco Committee, Music groups, etc.) and there is provision for after-school activities as listed within the Extra-Curricular Activities section.

SEND Provision

Fortismere provides SEND provision through the LINC department with a focus on ensuring an inclusive, high-quality learning environment. Provisions include small group literacy and numeracy support, targetted interventions (e.g., ReadingWise, That Reading Thing), speech and language support, handwriting and motor skills support, and autism-related social skills programs. Specialist services involve teachers of the deaf, VI specialists, speech and language therapists, and dyslexia teachers. The school holds the SEND Inclusion Award 2025-2028 and provides various SEND policies and information, including an SEN Information Report and a SEND policy. Contact details for LINC teams and SEND provisions are listed.

Admissions Criteria

Fortismere is a Foundation School and its Governing Board is the Admissions Authority. Year 7 admissions are handled via the local authority; in-year admissions are handled by Haringey Admissions Service. Appeals are heard by an independent appeal panel coordinated by the Clerk to the independent appeal panel. Details and policies are available on the Admissions policies page, and queries can be directed to [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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