Best Schools in Barnet
409 schools in Barnet
Key Facts
- Barnet has a total of 409 schools, with 87.4% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Barnet outperform the national average, with 71.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61% nationally, and a spending per pupil of £8,915.
- Secondary schools in Barnet excel at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.65, Attainment 8 score of 59.18, and 69.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Barnet, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.31, 54.9% of pupils have English as an additional language, and 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting diverse demographics.
Top Nurseries in Barnet
238 nurseries in Barnet
Top Primary Schools in Barnet
143 primary schools in Barnet
Annemount School
London, N2 0QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils63
P/T Ratio–
Brampton College
London, NW4 4DQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils192
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Barnet
28 secondary schools in Barnet
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
London, NW4 4QR
Academy · All-through · Ages 3–18
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected–
Pupils1,651
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnet, EN5 4DQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.22
Attainment 886.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,321
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, N12 7NJ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.98
Attainment 879.3
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils908
Ark Pioneer Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnet, EN5 2BE
Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.57
Attainment 854.3
Eng+Maths82%
Pupils1,107
Top Special Schools in Barnet
7 special schools in Barnet
Pavilion Study Centre
Ofsted
Good
London, N20 9DX
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils48
P/T Ratio5.6
Northgate School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Edgware, HA8 0AD
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils8
P/T Ratio4.9
Mapledown School
Ofsted
Good
London, NW2 1TR
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.7%
Pupils114
P/T Ratio7.3
Top Independent Schools in Barnet
35 independent schools in Barnet
Annemount School
London, N2 0QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils63
P/T Ratio–
Brampton College
London, NW4 4DQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils192
P/T Ratio–
DS
Dwight School London
London, N11 3LX
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils265
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Barnet has 409 schools, including 143 primary schools, 28 secondary schools, 238 nurseries, 35 independent schools, 7 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 72% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.66 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,180 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.