The Compton School

A outstanding academy converter school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Compton School.

London, N120QG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.73
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.7%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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
9 January 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
Summers Lane
London, N120QG
Phone
2083681783
Website
thecompton.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136418
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
Website
http://www.thecompton.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1350 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
1,349
Free School Meals
30.9% (417 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
57.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
English Attainment 8:
12.1
Maths Attainment 8:
10.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
36.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.0%
Ebacc Languages:
43.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.73
Progress 8 Range:
0.53 to 0.94
University Progression:
75.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
75%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
140 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.7 (+28.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.0 (+17.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.1 (+16.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.73 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
169
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,349 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(31 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(39 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence for All"

Personal Development High Aspirations A Safe and Inclusive Space

Multi-faith, multicultural and inclusive ethos; diverse community

Head Teacher's Message

The Co-Headteachers emphasise pride in The Compton School, highlight its Outstanding Ofsted track record, and articulate the mission 'Excellence for All' with a focus on high-quality teaching, outstanding pastoral care, high achievement, an inclusive environment, and strong sixth form—aimed at preparing students to be successful adults.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh First Give Transition Leaders Brilliant Club Peer Mentoring Prefects Charity Leaders Equality Leaders

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum featuring art, music, drama, and modern foreign languages An exceptional programme in information technology and computing Enrichment and personal development opportunities for all students

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