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Hendon School

Secondary · Academy converter · London, NW4 2HP

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#1,538 of 3,312

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#2,159 of 2,536

Worse than 85% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Hendon School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 May 2022

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages11 to 18
Pupils1,145
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherDr Rhona Povey
TrustHENDON SCHOOL
Local authorityBarnet
Opened01 Nov 2011
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137645.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.46.6, similar to England, worse than Barnet56.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.61.3%, worse than England, worse than Barnet77.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.44.7%, similar to England, worse than Barnet64.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.11.1%, worse than England, worse than Barnet30.6%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths57.3%, similar to England, worse than Barnet74.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4199--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.26.85, worse than England, worse than Barnet39.6135
Average A-level gradeC---
Average points, best three A-levels27.45, worse than England, worse than Barnet39.7935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC---
AAB or better7.8%, worse than England, worse than Barnet27.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.21, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study122--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,145
Girls511
Boys634
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.40.6%
First language not English49%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,414
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.19%
Sixth form places2024/25300
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.231
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.65
Average class size23.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

Other ethnic group
24.7%
Other White
19.6%
Other mixed
12.1%
African
11.9%
White British
6.6%
Indian
3.9%
Other Asian
3.7%
Pakistani
2.3%
Chinese
1.8%
Other Black
1.7%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher14.7
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.10.3
Teachers (FTE)78.12
Teaching assistants (FTE)22.07
Support staff (FTE)55.07
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2585.1
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2575.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/252
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/257.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.200
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.322
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.71
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.71
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)28

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Overall absence8.3%, similar to England, worse than Barnet6.1%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.25.5%, worse than England, worse than Barnet15.5%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.4.1%, similar to England, worse than Barnet1.8%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate15.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions10.4%
Permanent exclusion rate0.1%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.7%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.87.8%
School sixth form55.4%
Further education22.5%
Sixth form college9.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.8%
Employment1.4%
Apprenticeship0.5%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.83.1%
Higher education68.7%
Employment7.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.2%
Further education3.6%
Apprenticeship3.6%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Hendon School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableBeth Jacob Grammar School for GirlsOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.1 miNot applicableAteres Beis YaakovOther independent school
Good
0.1 miPrimaryIndependent Jewish Day SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimarySaracens Bell LaneAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.2 miNot applicableTalmud Torah Tiferes ShlomoOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.3 miPrimaryHasmonean Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableTiferes High SchoolOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.3 miPrimaryNancy Reuben Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableBrampton CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableHendon Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Hendon School

What is Hendon School's Ofsted rating?

Hendon School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 18 May 2022.

How does Hendon School rank in England?

Hendon School ranks 1,538 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 2,159 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 85% of schools).

What are Hendon School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 44.7% of pupils at Hendon School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.6 (England 46.2).

What are Hendon School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Hendon School was C-, and 7.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into Hendon School?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Hendon School made 200 offers from 322 applications (1.6 per offer), and 71 of 71 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Hendon School?

Hendon School has 1,145 pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the capacity of Hendon School?

Hendon School had 1,414 school places in 2024/25.

Does Hendon School have a sixth form?

Yes, Hendon School has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Hendon School?

At Hendon School, the average class had 23.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.7 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Hendon School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Hendon School missed 8.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 25.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.