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The Compton School

State school · London, N12 0QG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,349 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,349 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Barnet

Headteacher

Head

Co Headteac Mrs Louise Ismail / Mr Andrew Hammond

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Moss Hall Junior School 18 %
Summerside Primary Academy 12 %
Holly Park Primary School 10 %
Martin Primary School 8 %
Manorside Primary School 7 %
Coppetts Wood Primary School 5 %
Northside Primary School 4 %
Coldfall Primary School 3 %
Queenswell Junior School 3 %
Tudor Primary School 3 %
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 2 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 2 %
Garfield Primary School 2 %
Hollickwood Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

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

School
92%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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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

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

School
81%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

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

Average points score (2024)

School
33.38
LA avg.
38.99
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
86
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,349
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Summers Lane
London
N12 0QG
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Telephone: 020 8368 1783

Email: [email protected]

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

Local authority: London Borough of Barnet

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School data & information The Compton School Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
1,349 Pupil numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
47 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
81%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
57.00
LA avg.
57.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

0.73 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 32 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 200 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7

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

School
9%
LA avg.
28%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
33.38
LA avg.
38.99
Eng. avg.
35.69

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 39 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 22 B
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 35 A
History GCE A level 19 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 15 C
Geography GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 23 B
Economics GCE A level 19 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 18 B
Chemistry GCE A level 22 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 28 B
Biology GCE A level 16 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 14 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Compton School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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