Hendon School
URN: 137645 • London NW4 2HP
Overview
- Name
- Hendon School
- URN
- 137645
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HENDON SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rhona Povey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02082029004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Golders Rise, London NW4 2HP
Summary
Hendon School is a mixed secondary academy located in Barnet, London, with a current enrolment of 1,222 students and a capacity of 1,269. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of community and diversity among its students and staff. The ethos of Hendon School revolves around collaboration and mutual respect, creating a family-like atmosphere where every individual is valued.
The curriculum at Hendon School is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering a comprehensive Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 programme, alongside a diverse selection of A-level and vocational courses in the sixth form. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, which enhance their learning experience and promote personal growth.
Hendon School also provides robust support systems, including special educational needs (SEN) provisions and resources for students from various backgrounds. The school actively promotes parental involvement through events and communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Hendon School is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering a comprehensive Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 programme, alongside a diverse selection of A-level and vocational courses in the sixth form. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, which enhance their learning experience and promote personal growth.
Hendon School also provides robust support systems, including special educational needs (SEN) provisions and resources for students from various backgrounds. The school actively promotes parental involvement through events and communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governing Board Election for Parent Governors Oct 2025: Read More (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Learning Hub (SEN) (sen)
- Attendance and Absence Reporting (sen)
- Alumni Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- HS6 Calendar (calendar)
- Key Stage 4 - Exam Board Information (download)
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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HENDON SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1269
- Pupils
- 1222
- Boys
- 693
- Girls
- 529
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1222 | 693 | 529 | 1269 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1254 | 692 | 562 | 1269 | 32.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1244 | 693 | 551 | 1269 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1244 | 693 | 551 | 1269 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1233 | 684 | 549 | 1269 | 38.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1257 | 712 | 545 | 1269 | 40.10 |
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