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East Barnet School

Barnet, EN4 8PUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.16
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
228 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,188
of 3,141 nationally

About East Barnet School

East Barnet School is a large secondary school in the London Borough of Barnet, currently home to 1,427 pupils against a total capacity of 1,445, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.6%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools in England, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its neighbours. Demand for places is extremely strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 874 applications for 200 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.37. Of those applicants, 228 put East Barnet as their first preference, and 175 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while the school is popular, it is not entirely out of reach for families who prioritise it. The school is non-denominational, mixed, and caters for pupils from age 11 through to 18, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChestnut Grove, Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8PU
HeadteacherLeann Swaine
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils1,427
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity1,427 / 1,445 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Astro TurfScience LabsSports HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosTheatreDining HallTennis CourtsMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyNetballTennisMartial ArtsAthleticsBadmintonRowingDance

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghBook ClubDramaScience ClubOrchestraModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseChoirFilm ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: eastbarnetschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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East Barnet School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.