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Mill Hill County High School

Barnet, NW7 4LLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
Progress 8
+0.24
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
316 1st-choice / 230 places
Ranking
#981
of 3,141 nationally

About Mill Hill County High School

Mill Hill County High School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0. 24 is well below the Barnet local authority average of 0. 6, placing it 25th out of 32 secondary schools in the borough. That gap is significant — the school is performing above the national average (which sits at zero), but it is not keeping pace with the high standards set by many of its neighbours. In a borough where six schools are rated Outstanding and the top three peers all post Progress 8 scores above 1. 2, Mill Hill County’s score of 0. 24 looks modest. The school’s ranking in the bottom quartile of Barnet schools (85. 7th percentile) and in the 55th percentile across London suggests it is a solidly good school in a very competitive area, rather than a standout performer. Nationally, it sits around the 31st percentile, meaning roughly two-thirds of schools in England achieve a higher Progress 8 score.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWorcester Crescent, London, Barnet, NW7 4LL
HeadteacherAndy Stainton
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils1,651
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity1,651 / 1,538 (107% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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