Clarion

A good academy converter school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Clarion.

London, NW21TR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.5%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
28 November 2017
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
Claremont Road
Cricklewood
London, NW21TR
Phone
2084554114
Website
clarion.school/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137361
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
Website
https://www.clarion.school/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHITEFIELD SCHOOL
Capacity
1052 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
681
Free School Meals
51.0% (347 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
30.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.5%
Ebacc Languages:
52.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.44
Progress 8 Range:
0.16 to 0.73
University Progression:
70.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
83 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.5 (+12.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.9 (+11.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.44 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
85
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
681 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition, Respect, Effort"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Chris Hunt states Clarion aims to develop well-rounded pupils who achieve great grades and great character through high standards and expectations; notes a no phone policy to deliver disruption-free learning; emphasizes an ambitious, broad curriculum and wellbeing, with progression to Sixth Form and local colleges and past students moving on to a range of destinations including Russell Group universities, apprenticeships and employment.

Facilities

sports pitches sports hall gymnasium newly refurbished theatre classrooms

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