Hornsey School for Girls, London
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hornsey School for Girls excels at creating a supportive community where girls feel safe and valued. The school offers outstanding opportunities in the arts and sports, with excellent guidance preparing sixth form students for university and careers. Teachers know pupils well and provide tailored support to help every girl reach her potential.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership team with clear vision that has successfully navigated staff changes while maintaining teaching quality
- Majority of pupils make very good progress from their starting points with effective tracking and support systems
- Excellent pastoral care and PSHE education programme that promotes pupils' wellbeing and development
- Rich opportunities for pupils in dance, music, drama and sports with high participation rates
- Effective support for pupils with complex needs and disadvantaged pupils through personalised strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Need to monitor more systematically whether support for specific groups of middle and high-ability disadvantaged pupils is having impact across the group, not just individually
- Attendance of a small minority of pupils with challenging circumstances remains too low and requires continued focus
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive staff training, detailed records, secure site procedures, and strong links with external agencies to support pupils at risk including those facing mental health issues.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance, music, drama, sports, library facilities, sixth-form leadership roles, mentoring from external organisations, counselling and student support services
Hornsey School for Girls continues to be a good school with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality despite significant staffing changes. The school creates a nurturing, safe learning community where pupils enjoy high aspirations and make very good progress.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
28
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
560 pupils
810 capacity
250 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Haringey
Places available
2,595
Applications
2,242
Got 1st preference
78.7%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Haringey (2025/26)
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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
11.52913%
Overall absence
39.97214%
Persistent absence
718
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
Hornsey School for Girls
Weston Park Primary School
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Rokesly Junior School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
North Harringay Primary School
St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
South Harringay Infant School
South Harringay Junior School
Campsbourne Junior School
Campsbourne Infant School
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