Schools across Barnet
Local authority · 176 schools across 12 towns
176
92 primary · 25 secondary
67,996
87% capacity used
45
12 outstanding · 33 good
77,716
9,720 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
81.5%
KS2 Maths
81.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,501 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,538 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.9%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
124
2024/25
Absence trend across Barnet schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
100%
Plans Issued
747
Assessment Requests
1,026
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
33
Lodged
(0.6%)
18
Heard
4
Successful
(22%)
Primary (infant classes)
25
Lodged
(0.6%)
15
Heard
3
Successful
(20%)
Secondary
97
Lodged
(1.7%)
84
Heard
14
Successful
(17%)
Total
130
Lodged
(1.2%)
102
Heard
18
Successful
(18%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.