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London Academy

State school · Edgware, HA8 8DE
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 1,736 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,736 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Barnet

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alex Warburton

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
Data highlight

What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

Results data - % of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
61%
Data highlight

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.8%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
27.83
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
111
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,736
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Spur Road
Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 8DE
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Telephone: 020 8238 1100

Email: office@londonacademy.org.uk

Website: http://www.londonacademy.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Barnet

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School data & information London Academy Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8DE
1,736 Pupil numbers
44 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
55 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
111 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
61%

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
12%
Eng. avg.
8%

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Pupils are achieving at a higher standard if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing. The DfE set this standard for the first time in 2016 to provide information about pupils across England achieving in the top 5%.

Progress score in reading (2023)

2.5 Score Above average
≈ 9% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in writing (2023)

5.3 Score Well above average
≈ 9% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in maths (2023)

5.9 Score Well above average
≈ 10% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Average score in reading (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
107
LA avg.
107
Eng. avg.
105

Average score in reading

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 reading test. This score is known as the reading ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

Average score in maths (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
107
LA avg.
107
Eng. avg.
104

Average score in maths

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 maths test. This score is known as the maths ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.8%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.00
LA avg.
57.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.74 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 5
Electronics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
28%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.83
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 27 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 C
Psychology GCE A level 28 C
Physics GCE A level 12 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 18 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 46 C
History GCE A level 21 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 33 B
Economics GCE A level 49 C
Chemistry GCE A level 24 C
Biology GCE A level 27 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 C
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 21 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

London Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding
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