Clarion
About Clarion
Clarion’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.44 is notably above the national average of zero, but it sits below the Barnet local authority average of 0.6 for secondary schools. That gap of 0.16 is meaningful in a borough where six out of 32 secondaries are rated Outstanding and the top three peers — Menorah High School for Girls, The Totteridge Academy, and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet — all post scores above 1.2. Clarion ranks 19th out of 28 state secondaries in Barnet on this measure, placing it in the bottom third of the LA. However, the school’s ranking improves significantly at a national level: it sits in the top 19% of all schools in England, and in the top 39% of London secondaries. This suggests that while Clarion is not a standout within its own high-performing borough, it is delivering well above the typical school nationally.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Latest monitoring visit (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:10
Source: clarion.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarion
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications