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Barnet, London
East Barnet School is a secondary academy in Barnet, London.
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East Barnet School is a secondary academy in Barnet, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, East Barnet School has a Progress 8 score of +0.16 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 52.0, 75% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 632 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.7%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.
After leaving East Barnet School, student destinations include 65% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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East Barnet School has a Progress 8 score of +0.16, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 52.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
75% of students at East Barnet School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at East Barnet School achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
East Barnet School has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at East Barnet School is 8.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
East Barnet School has 632 pupils on roll.
19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving East Barnet School, 65% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.
In context — vs similar-intake schools
Above par for its intakeEast Barnet School is in the upper half for Progress 8 among schools with a similar intake (17–24% of pupils eligible for free school meals).
Compared with 697 schools nationally that have a similar share of disadvantaged pupils (17–24% of pupils eligible for free school meals). Raw league-table positions are heavily shaped by intake; this comparison isolates how a school performs relative to others facing similar circumstances. Progress 8 already accounts for prior attainment. Source: Department for Education.
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National percentiles (100 = best) for the area around the school · 5/5 measures · Police.uk, DEFRA, NaPTAN, DfT STATS19, MHCLG IoD 2025.
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East Barnet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, East Barnet School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While East Barnet School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.