London Academy

About London Academy

London Academy sits within Barnet, a London borough with 32 state secondary schools, six of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of a competitive local landscape. Among its top-performing peers in the borough are Menorah High School for Girls, The Totteridge Academy, and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet — all of which achieve higher ranking scores on the Progress 8 measure. London Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a wide age range from 4 to 19, and it is led by headteacher Alex Warburton. With 1,736 pupils on roll, it is a large school by any measure, and its size means it can offer a breadth of facilities and activities that smaller schools might struggle to match. For families in Barnet weighing up their options, London Academy represents a well-established, Good-rated choice in a borough where Outstanding places are limited.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection awarded it a Good rating, though the data does not provide a specific Progress 8 score for London Academy itself. For context, the average Progress 8 score across Barnet secondary schools is 0.6, which is above the national average and reflects the borough’s strong academic performance overall. The top local peers — Menorah High, The Totteridge Academy, and Queen Elizabeth's — all post ranking scores above 1.0, suggesting they are among the highest-achieving schools in the area. Without London Academy’s own Progress 8 figure, it is difficult to say exactly how it compares, but its Good Ofsted grade indicates that pupils typically make at least expected progress. The school covers the full secondary age range and includes a sixth form, so families can plan for a continuous education from age 11 through to 18 without needing to change schools at 16.

On the practical side, London Academy is well equipped. Its facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields, science labs, art studios, and a chapel — the latter being notable for a school with no religious character. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, hockey, and netball, while clubs range from orchestra and choir to coding, debate, and an eco club. This breadth suggests a school that tries to cater to a wide range of interests. The school is large, so parents should expect a busy, structured environment. There is no data on oversubscription or admissions criteria, so it is worth checking directly with the school or Barnet council for the latest intake information. For families who value a Good-rated, mixed secondary with strong facilities and a full age range, London Academy is a sensible option within Barnet’s competitive school market.

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