Friern Barnet School

URN: 101345 • London N11 3LS

Overview

Name
Friern Barnet School
URN
101345
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Horne (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
02083682777
Website
Visit
Address
Hemington Avenue, London N11 3LS

Summary

Friern Barnet School is a mixed community secondary school located in London, serving 641 students with a capacity of 810. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence alongside personal and social development, guided by its motto, "Enjoy and Excel." The leadership, under Head Teacher Simon Horne, emphasizes the importance of developing independent learners who are prepared for further education and fulfilling careers.

The curriculum at Friern Barnet School is comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including core academics, creative arts, and modern foreign languages. The school also offers an Enhanced Arts Programme and various extra-curricular activities to enrich student life. In partnership with Woodhouse College, students have access to excellent sixth form opportunities.

Support for students is a priority, with initiatives in place for mental health and well-being, as well as a robust pastoral care system. The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parents to participate in events and stay informed through newsletters and the Firefly Parent Portal.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
810
Pupils
641
Boys
325
Girls
316
FSM %
37.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 641 325 316 810 37.40
2024-09-11 716 365 351 810 36.70
2023-09-11 726 367 359 810 31.90
2022-09-11 726 367 359 810 31.90
2021-09-11 748 371 377 815 27.70
2020-09-11 787 387 400 815 23.70

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