Ashmole Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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
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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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Barnet
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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.46101%
Overall absence
13.34344%
Persistent absence
1,319
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ashmole Academy
Ashmole Primary School
Osidge Primary School
St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)
Walker Primary School
West Grove Primary
Salcombe Preparatory School
Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School
Wolfson Hillel Primary School
Monkfrith Primary School
St Monica's RC Primary School
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