Imperial College London Mathematics School
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About Imperial College London Mathematics School
Imperial College London Mathematics School is a state-funded 16-19 mixed secondary in Barnet, and its intake figures tell a clear story of high demand. The school has a total capacity of 1,870 pupils, but for the 2025/26 admissions cycle it offered just 230 places and received 541 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.35. Of those applicants, 202 put it as their first preference, and 193 first-preference offers were made. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44%, which is notably high compared with the national average for state secondaries and suggests a genuinely diverse socioeconomic intake. The headteacher is David Lee, and the school has no religious character. It is not a boarding school and does not offer nursery provision, focusing entirely on sixth-form study.
Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.74 is rated ‘Well above average’ nationally, and comfortably exceeds the Barnet LA average of 0.6. In the most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in July 2023 and published in November 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for sixth-form provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. The Attainment 8 score is 50, and 77.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score is -0.23, placing it in the ‘Below average’ banding, with an average points per entry of 27.83 (equivalent to a C- grade). The school ranks 11th out of 28 schools in Barnet by Progress 8, and 248th nationally out of 3,141 schools.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, sports hall, science labs, music rooms, tennis courts, and a sixth-form centre. There is also a chapel on site. Sports on offer include rowing, hockey, martial arts, and athletics, while clubs range from debate and Model UN to coding and Young Enterprise. The school’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its strong Progress 8 performance and high oversubscription, this school will particularly suit academically motivated students who thrive in a focused sixth-form environment, especially those interested in STEM or EBacc subjects. Families should be aware that while GCSE outcomes are strong, A-level value-added is below average, so it may be worth investigating how the school supports post-16 progress.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | C/O Woodhouse College, London, Barnet, N12 9EY |
| Headteacher | David Lee |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,870 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.74)
248th of 3,141
Nationally
96th of 487
In London
11th of 28
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly 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.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
29.8
'22/23
28.3
'23/24
27.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2369%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 153 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
34%
Russell Group
34%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)69%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained11%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed230
541
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
202 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half 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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)19.8%
- Asian14.8%
- Mixed9.8%
- White British9.4%
- Black1.5%
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.
19
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
11
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 Imperial College London Mathematics School
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
C/O Woodhouse College, London
Barnet, N12 9EY
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