“schools in Barnet”

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU

Existing academy: East Barnet School URN: 136658 Predecessor school: East Barnet School URN: 101351

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Inspection of Friern Barnet School, Barnet, N11 3LS

Thank you for your openness and help during our inspection of your school. We enjoyed being met by the ambassadors and meeting some of you and appreciated your comments and views. We were impressed by your courtesy and maturity. Friern Barnet is an outstanding school. Since the previous inspection in 2007, results have improved each year. The best results were achieved in 2010 when a high proportion of students gained above average results in the GCSE examinations. In addition, the number of students now attaining GCSE passes in English and mathematics is set to increase this school year. At least 50% of you have already gained a grade in these subjects. These results are quite remarkable. Well done! Your achievement has risen under the headteacher's leadership because he has a clear vision that you can all excel in school and later life. This is being realised because he is well supported by the governing body and

Queen's Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ

Existing academy: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet URN: 136290 Predecessor school: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet URN: 101358

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Main findings

'The staff work very hard and the school creates a positive approach to learning for the students. Achievement is encouraged and celebrated for all students and special talents are recognised.' This quotation from a parent accurately describes the outstanding achievement of Friern Barnet School. It is an outstanding school where students achieve highly despite the majority having specific learning needs. Friern Barnet School has improved rapidly since the previous inspection because of the very sharp focus on students enjoying and excelling in their education and life. The year- on-year improvement in students' attainment has been sustained and is unabated. Consequently, students' attainment is now above average overall, their achievement is outstanding, and Friern Barnet is in the top 10% of secondary schools nationally. High achievement is linked to an exemplary and inclusive curriculum which offers a rich

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Inspection of Friern Barnet School, Barnet, N11 3LS

Although the school is outstanding, there are always areas of its work that could be tweaked. The school is very clear about what it has to do to make sure that your achievement remains high. At this stage, the inspection team has left one important area for development, which will involve the teachers marking your books regularly and giving you clear guidance about what to do next to improve your work. The school has demonstrated that it will continue to improve and we wish you well in the future.

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Inspection of Friern Barnet School, Barnet, N11 3LS

other leaders. The school provides you with exciting opportunities to develop your talents in performing arts. There is a good range of activities, which you enjoy, but although the school enables you to develop negotiation skills, it is not yet giving you sufficient opportunity to take control of making decisions during council and parliamentary meetings. You make rapid progress because you can select courses that suit your needs best. This motivates you to work well. The teachers care about you and provide exemplary guidance and support. Your behaviour in lessons is good and we saw some excellent behaviour and application to your work. Nevertheless, responses to the questionnaire and discussions indicate that a few of you do not always behave well. Relationships in the school are strong and you are intolerant when equal opportunity is not pursued. This is good evidence that you are being well prepared for the next stage of your life.

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU

Inspection of East Barnet School, London, EN4 8PU

We wish you all at East Barnet School a happy and successful future.

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

11 December 2007 Dear Children Inspection of Friern Barnet School,London,N11 3LS Following our visit to your school we would like to thank you for making us feel welcome and for sharing your views with us. We think that Friern Barnet School is a good school, with a positive learning culture where everyone gets on well together. Both you and your parents agree with this judgement. You are rightly proud of your school. We were particularly pleased to see how much the GCSE results had improved in 2007. We believe that the staff care a great deal about your personal development and are very committed to supporting you during your time at school. As a result you develop well into self-confident young people. You enjoy school and you behave well, but your attendance is below the national average. You appreciate the benefits that arise from the performing arts specialism. Teaching is good and you make good progress in most lessons, particularly when

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Inspection of a good school: Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London N11 3LS

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU

Inspection of a good school: East Barnet School Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN4 8PU

Hendon, Hendon, London, NW4 3ES

Information about this school

 Barnet Hill Academy is a Muslim primary school based at 10a Montagu Road, Hendon NW4 3ES.  The school was previously called Ayesha Community School. The school was renamed Barnet Hill Academy in 2018.  In 2020, leaders closed the secondary phase of the school which offered full-time education to girls aged 11 to 16.  The current principal took up the post in September 2018. The principal is also the sole proprietor. There have been other changes in senior leadership since the previous inspection.  At the time of this inspection, there were no pupils with SEND on roll.  Leaders do not use any alternative provision for their pupils.

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8UD

Windsor Drive School address Primary Type of school East Barnet Community School category Barnet EN4 8UD 4 °11 Age range of pupils 02084494024 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 02084419270 Fax number 575 Number on roll (school) Ms Pauline Coakley-Webb Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs Deborah Metcalf Headteacher 3 February 2003 Date of previous school inspection

Whitings Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2QY

Whitings Road School address Primary Type of school Barnet Community School category EN5 2QY 3 °11 Age range of pupils 02084497635 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 02084408589 Fax number 230 Number on roll (school) Mr. Richard Jeffries Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Richard Maudsely Headteacher 2 July 2001 Date of previous school inspection

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU

Information about the school

East Barnet School is a larger than average-sized secondary school. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is below the national average. The students come from a wide range of socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. The majority of students are White British, with a minority from minority ethnic backgrounds including other White backgrounds and Black African and Indian heritage. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is higher than that found nationally. The proportion of students supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is in line with the national average. The school has technology college status and is a Leadership Partner School and National Support School. It has gained various awards relating to its provision, including Investors in People Gold Award. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Information about this school

 Friern Barnet School is smaller than the average-sized secondary school.  The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium funding is almost double the national average.  The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above the national average.  The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is below average. The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is above average.  A small number of pupils attend full-time alternative provision. These provisions include: The Pavilion Study Centre, Westminster Kingsway College and The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London. A few pupils are also home-tutored.

East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8SR

Littlegrove School address Primary Type of school East Barnet Voluntary aided School category Barnet EN4 8SR 4 °11 Age range of pupils 020 8449 5856 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 020 8440 6517 Fax number 210 Number on roll (school) Mr Eddie Thompson Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs Mel Adams Headteacher 19 March 2003 Date of previous school inspection

Whitings Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2QY

Information about the school

as executive headteacher of Barnet Hill School and Whitings Hill School from January 2008. In 2009, Barnet Hill School closed and pupils and staff were transferred to Whitings Hill School. A new school was built to accommodate the additional classes. The school is housed in a new building which includes a swimming pool.

Christ Church Primary School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4NS

Byng Road School address Primary Type of school Barnet Voluntary aided School category EN5 4NS 3 °11 Age range of pupils 02084402198 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 02084414700 Fax number 240 Number on roll (school) Mrs Janet McIntyre Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Mike Dean Headteacher 4 March 2002 Date of previous school inspection

Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR

Information about this school

expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.  The school is a member of SNAP, a group of local primary and secondary schools  Some pupils attend alternative provision at Barnet Youth Services (Canada Villa), First Rung, Northgate Hospital School, Barnet and Southgate College, College of North West London and the Pavilion Centre.  The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish.

Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS

Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London N11 3LS