Imperial College London Mathematics School, London
Imperial College London Mathematics School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London, part of Frontier Learning Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Imperial College London Mathematics School in detail
Imperial College London Mathematics School in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 10 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Barnet
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Imperial College London Mathematics School is one of 2 schools run by Frontier Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Woodside Park, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodhouse College, 70 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at developing exceptional mathematicians and scientists. Teachers are experts in their subjects who teach students to think like university undergraduates, going far beyond standard A-level content. Students gain valuable skills including coding, academic writing, problem-solving, and presentation, all of which prepare them brilliantly for top universities and degree apprenticeships.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching from highly skilled subject experts who explain complex concepts clearly and correct misconceptions effectively
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that goes beyond A-level basics and prepares students exceptionally well for university
- Strong collaboration with Imperial College London providing research projects, masterclasses, and university-style teaching
- Careful curriculum planning that integrates mathematics and physics teaching so students understand underlying principles
- Comprehensive support for students who need to catch up, with frequent assessments to identify gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is highly effective, with thorough policies and procedures in place, staff demonstrating strong legal duties to protect learners, and students feeling safe and confident to report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Academic research projects set by industry or academic professionals, masterclasses replicating university-style teaching
Imperial College London Mathematics School is a specialist mathematics school for 16-19 year-olds that opened in September 2023, offering A levels in mathematics, further mathematics, and physics or chemistry in collaboration with Imperial College London. The school demonstrates significant progress across all key areas of provision.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A*-
Average grade
55.3
Points per entry
A*-
Best 3 A-Levels
95%
Achieving AAB+
Well above average
Value added
43
A-Level students
100%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 55
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 51 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Questions parents ask about Imperial College London Mathematics School
What is the catchment area for Imperial College London Mathematics School?
No fixed boundary. When Imperial College London Mathematics School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Imperial College London Mathematics School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Imperial College London Mathematics School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Imperial College London Mathematics School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 51 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Imperial College London Mathematics School?
Imperial College London Mathematics School is at C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)