Best 3 Secondary schools in Barnet – comparison

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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 secondary schools: Ark Pioneer Academy (Secondary) in Barnet; St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (Secondary) in London; Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (Secondary) in Barnet — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Pioneer Academy, St Michael's Catholic Grammar School and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet. They are secondary phase and free schools, voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Barnet, London and Barnet, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Pioneer Academy), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Pioneer Academy (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–35–40%; all within the ARK SCHOOLS trust.

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Attribute	Ark Pioneer Academy EN5 2BE	St Michael's Catholic Grammar School N12 7NJ	Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet EN5 4DQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Barnet EN5 2BE	London N12 7NJ	Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4DQ
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Oct 2023	1 29 Dec 2022	1 5 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	940	1200
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	Barnet (302)	Barnet (302)
Website	arkpioneer.org	www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk	www.qebarnet.co.uk
Telephone	02037874090	02084462256	02084414646
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Pioneer Academy

EN5 2BE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Barnet
EN5 2BE
Ofsted: 1 10 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: arkpioneer.org
Telephone: 02037874090

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

N12 7NJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: London
N12 7NJ
Ofsted: 1 29 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barnet (302)
Website: www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084462256

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

EN5 4DQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 4DQ
Ofsted: 1 5 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barnet (302)
Website: www.qebarnet.co.uk
Telephone: 02084414646

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.