Copthall School

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

London, NW72EP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 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+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.5%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
2 May 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Pursley Road
Mill Hill
London, NW72EP
Phone
2089591937
Website
copthallschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138685
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP
Website
http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COPTHALL SCHOOL
Capacity
1200 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
928
Free School Meals
41.8% (388 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
Ebacc English:
93.9%
Ebacc Entry:
31.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.4%
Ebacc Languages:
69.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.44
Progress 8 Range:
0.20 to 0.68
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
112 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.5 (+16.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.5 (+12.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.44 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
116
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
928 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Equality for All Support and Safety Aspiration Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Ms. Maria Winters, describes Copthall as a warm, inclusive girls’ comprehensive school with an aim of 'Excellent Education for All', five values underpinning work (Respect, Responsibility, Aspiration, Equality for All, and Support and Safety), strong pastoral care and focus on wellbeing and inclusivity, high behavioural standards, and a partnership approach with parents. The message emphasizes empowering every student to shine and the importance of caring, respectful community and continuous improvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Enrichment clubs (Wider Enrichment Clubs) Debate Club Lunchtime games clubs STEM club Reading club Street Dance Football Netball

Sports

Netball Basketball Football Rounders

Facilities

Swimming pool Playing field / pitches Technology Suite Music Studios

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 offers a broad range of subjects with English, Maths and Science as core priorities; two Modern Foreign Languages; History and Geography as discrete subjects; Computing, Physical Education and Citizenship within PSHE; Dance as a discrete subject; a structured pastoral program and Religious Education and PSHE. Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 provide courses to meet varied aptitudes and aspirations; transitions into KS4/KS5 are planned with subject choices in mind; equal opportunities are integral to curriculum planning; a seven-year learning journey supports progression. The school operates a two-week timetable with five periods per day; morning registration with a structured pastoral program; PSHE for all students; seven-year learning journey with progression planning.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions follow the pan-London coordinated process; Over-Subscription Criteria is set out in the Admissions Policy. In-Year Admissions Years 7-11 are part of the London Borough of Barnet system. Sixth Form admissions involve Pathway 1 (typically grade 4 English/Maths with overall 4 average) or Pathway 2 (grade 5 English/Maths and grades 5-9 in other subjects); English or Maths GCSE must have been passed to study Sixth Form.

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