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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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