The Archer Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Archer Academy.

London, N28GA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
67.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.61
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 81.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
21 May 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Eagans Close
London, N28GA
Phone
2083654110
Website
thearcheracademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139594
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA
Website
http://thearcheracademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ARCHER ACADEMY
Capacity
810 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
808
Free School Meals
16.6% (134 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.6% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
English Attainment 8:
12.2
Maths Attainment 8:
11.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
61.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.6%
Ebacc Languages:
81.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.61
Progress 8 Range:
0.38 to 0.84

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
61.0 (+41.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.1 (+29.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.9 (+19.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.61 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
135
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
808 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement Respect for others Curiosity Hard work Enjoyment Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lucy Harrison welcomes readers to the Archer Academy, highlighting an outstanding, community-focused school with two bespoke campuses, a responsive curriculum, and extensive opportunities to prepare students for life beyond school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Netball Trampolining Rugby Basketball Choir Orchestra Rock Band Wind Band French Film Club Debate Mate Computer Coding Club

Sports

Football Netball Trampolining Rugby Basketball

Facilities

Lower School campus (Eagans Close) Upper School campus (3 Beaumont Close) Sanctuary (pastoral space for students) Performing arts studio (Raise The Roof project, under construction)

Curriculum Highlights

Thematic Learning: topics explored across the curriculum linking subjects to develop analytical skills Enrichment programme with a wide range of activities (e.g., DebateMate, Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, etc.) AG&T (Able, Gifted and Talented) provision including stretch and challenge projects and opportunities such as the Brilliant Club; potential for extra GCSEs (e.g., Further Maths) and additional languages Strategic sixth form pathway via Woodhouse College with priority admissions for Archer Academy students

SEND Provision

We provide SEND support with a Head of SEND on the Senior Leadership Team; each SEND student has a key worker; students are supported in-class by learning support assistants and have access to interventions (e.g., reading, spelling, mental maths and self-esteem); parents are invited to contact us in Year 5 to discuss provision.

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions process is coordinated as part of Barnet's common application process. Applications can be made between 1 September and 31 October 2025 via the eAdmissions website. The Secondary School National Offer Day is on Monday 2 March 2026. Our admissions policy states that people living within N2, N3 and NW11 have priority over people living outside those postcodes. The Archer Academy offers an appeals process for those not offered a place.

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