The Totteridge Academy
About The Totteridge Academy
The Totteridge Academy has undergone a remarkable transformation, earning a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The inspection also rated leadership and management as Outstanding, and an ungraded visit in late 2024 confirmed the school has improved significantly since its last full inspection. But the most striking academic metric is the school's Progress 8 score of 1.32, which places it well above average nationally and ranks it second out of 32 secondary schools in Barnet. This score means pupils at the academy achieve nearly one and a third grades more per subject than the national average, a phenomenal rate of academic progress. In fact, the school ranks 15th out of 3,141 schools nationally on this measure, placing it in the top 0.5 per cent of all secondary schools in the country.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 239 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Totteridge Academy
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