Wren Academy Finchley

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wren Academy Finchley.

London, N129HB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
73.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.1%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 September 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hilton Avenue
North Finchley
London, N129HB
Phone
2084926000
Website
wrenacademyfinchley.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135507
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB
Website
www.wrenacademyfinchley.org
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WREN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,614
Free School Meals
16.0% (258 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
73%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
154 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
63.3 (+43.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.1 (+36.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
60.7 (+21.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 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
1,614 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(66 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God - Micah 6v8"

Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God - Micah 6v8 Have a keen understanding of moral issues and recognise the difference between right and wrong. Be aware of their own spirituality and the importance of spirituality to personal happiness and fulfilment. Know that they are valued, confident and secure as members of the Academy community. Feel that their individual gifts are recognised and celebrated. To succeed in whatever areas they possess talent and a desire to achieve. Be unique individuals, willing to express themselves with humility. Have a broad cultural, scientific and historical awareness. Be active, constructive and resourceful young citizens. Be creative thinkers, capable of taking risks in their learning and of studying independently. Be responsible, considerate towards others and always behave impeccably. Be articulate, socially adept and confident in conversation. Be environmentally aware and knowledgeable global citizens. Have a keen sense of justice which prompts them to make a difference to the marginalised and dispossessed. Have a commitment to equality and inclusivity and to embrace diversity. Appreciate and learn from the experience of belonging to an active and celebratory Christian community.

Wren Academy Finchley is sponsored by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS) and Berkhamsted School; it has a Christian Vision which underpins its ethos, including the foundation Bible verse Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God (Micah 6v8).

Facilities

Design and Technology facilities Art facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Design and the Built Environment is the school's specialism. Building Learning Power philosophy. Longer school day on Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate enrichment activities. All-through school with primary, secondary and Sixth Form.

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