Hornsey School for Girls
82%
Capacity
663
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Hornsey School for Girls
Hornsey School for Girls is a state secondary in Haringey for girls aged 11 to 16, currently home to 663 pupils against a capacity of 810. That leaves around a fifth of places unfilled, which is notable given the school is officially oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 281 applications for 107 places, with 56 first-preference offers made. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.63, meaning nearly three families apply for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.4%, well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically hovers around 20-25%. This suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment, though its popularity among local families indicates strong demand despite this. The school has no sixth form, so pupils move on after Year 11, and it has no religious character.
Academically, Hornsey School for Girls performs solidly above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.38 is rated 'Above average' nationally, and comfortably beats the Haringey LA average of 0.33. That places it 6th out of 12 schools in the borough, and 671st out of 3,141 schools nationally – roughly the top 21% of all state secondaries. The Attainment 8 score is 49.5, and 69.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 9-4 measure). The school's strongest Progress 8 subject area is English, at +0.74, while maths is slightly negative at -0.07. The EBacc entry rate is 32.2%, with 24.3% achieving a grade 5 or above across the full EBacc suite. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection (2013), the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good.
Facilities are strong for a state school, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, playing fields, and dedicated music rooms and art studios. The school offers a broad range of sports from rowing and hockey to dance and cross country, plus clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, coding, and orchestra. SEND provision covers eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families considering Hornsey, the key trade-off is between its strong academic value-add and the lack of a sixth form – pupils will need to find a post-16 option elsewhere. The school suits families who want a girls-only environment with good progress outcomes, particularly in English, and who value the breadth of extracurricular and sporting opportunities on offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Inderwick Road, London, Haringey, N8 9JF |
| Headteacher | Kuljit Rahelu |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 663 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 663 / 810 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.38)
671st of 3,141
Nationally
210th of 487
In London
6th of 12
In Haringey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2335%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 135 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)35%
- FE college30%
- Sixth form college25%
- Not sustained3%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed107
281
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British26.2%
- White (other)13.4%
- Mixed12.9%
- Asian7.1%
- Black3.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
17
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hornsey School for Girls
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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Inderwick Road, London
Haringey, N8 9JF
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