London Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for London Academy.

Edgware, HA88DE Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
70.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Spur Road
Edgware, HA88DE
Phone
2082381100
Website
londonacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134798
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Spur Road, Edgware, HA8 8DE
Website
http://www.londonacademy.org.uk/
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1870 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
1,729
Free School Meals
43.7% (756 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
166 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.4 (+25.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
41.6 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.74 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,729 pupils
4-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(27 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(26 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(25 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Leaders for Tomorrow"

Responsibility Integrity Good citizens Creativity Scholarship

Head Teacher's Message

London Academy is a richly diverse and vibrant community of over 1,700 students and 200 staff. The motto is “Leaders for Tomorrow.” The education provided aims to encourage active participation in shaping the future through the local, national and international community, with a strong emphasis on developing the whole child through ongoing effort and practice. The academy highlights strong GCSE results and university progression, noting that over 85% of students go on to university (including Oxbridge) and others pursue high-quality alternatives such as apprenticeships.

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Knowledge-Rich Curriculum PSHE Curriculum LA7 Enrichment Entitlement

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