Ashmole Academy, London

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.8km)Unlikely (~2.4km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Balbinder Dhinsa
Pupils:1,767 / 1,551 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:02083612703
Address:Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ
Trust:ASHMOLE TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 October 2010

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:136308
UKPRN:10031563
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Chipping Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Ashmole Academy excels at helping all pupils succeed, including those who face barriers to learning. Teachers are skilled at explaining subjects clearly, checking understanding in creative ways, and developing pupils' confidence to speak up in class. The school offers extensive enrichment activities and support to ensure disadvantaged pupils access the same opportunities as their peers.

Key Strengths

  • GCSE and post-16 results consistently above national average, including for disadvantaged pupils
  • Excellent behaviour, attendance and sense of belonging among pupils
  • Highly effective teaching with strong focus on checking understanding and developing speaking skills
  • Comprehensive support for pupils with additional needs and barriers to learning
  • Rich personal development, enrichment activities and careers guidance

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.

Extracurricular Activities

Equalities committee, site committee, after-school clubs and societies, outings to places of interest, Ashmolean junior and senior scholar programmes, Oxbridge programme

Ashmole Academy is a high-performing school with strong achievement across all year groups and consistent GCSE results above the national average. The school demonstrates excellent inclusive practice with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.

At a Glance

14.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

22.8

Avg class size

68

Total classes

13 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Southgate
414m · 7 min walk
Southgate Underground Station
425m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Southgate College (Stop A)
347m · 6 min walk
Chase Side / Southgate High Street (Stop M)
367m · 6 min walk
Southgate (Stop D)
397m · 6 min walk
Southgate Asda (Stop N)
441m · 7 min walk
The Bourne (->W)
533m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

114%

Over capacity

1,767 pupils

1,551 capacity

216 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Barnet

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

4,877

Applications

4,221

Got 1st preference

72.4%

Got preferred school

92.6%

Secondary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)

Inspection History(14)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.46101%

Overall absence

13.34344%

Persistent absence

1,319

Enrolments

Authorised4.89908%
Unauthorised0.56193%
Persistent (10%+)13.34344%
Severe (50%+)0.83397%

Absence trend

4.26916%
18/19
3.02008%
20/21
6.74447%
21/22
6.04934%
22/23
6.04641%
23/24
5.46101%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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