Best 3 All-through schools in Barnet – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Wren Academy Finchley (All-through) in London; London Academy (All-through) in Edgware — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wren Academy Finchley and London Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led type located around London and Edgware, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wren Academy Finchley), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 2 (London Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for London Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,700, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as WREN ACADEMIES TRUST and AIM ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Wren Academy Finchley N12 9HB	London Academy HA8 8DE
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	London N12 9HB	Edgware Middlesex HA8 8DE
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Nov 2018	2 23 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1600	1870
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	WREN ACADEMIES TRUST	AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.wrenacademyfinchley.org	www.londonacademy.org.uk
Telephone	02084926000	02082381100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Wren Academy Finchley

N12 9HB

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: London
N12 9HB
Ofsted: 1 4 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WREN ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.wrenacademyfinchley.org
Telephone: 02084926000

London Academy

HA8 8DE

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 8DE
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.londonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02082381100

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.