Mill Hill County High School, London

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Andy Stainton
Pupils:1,628 / 1,538 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:02082388180
Address:Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL
Trust:MILL HILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 10 months ago
-

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires Improvement

Personal Development

Requires Improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires Improvement

Sixth Form

Inspected 11 November 2025View full report
URN:137386
UKPRN:10034554
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Chipping Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Mill Hill County High School is an ambitious school where all pupils thrive academically and personally. With passionate specialist teachers, strong support for pupils with additional needs, and a welcoming inclusive community, your child will receive excellent education and develop the skills needed for their next steps. The school's extensive clubs, trips and enrichment activities mean there's something for every pupil to enjoy.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve highly in GCSE results, generally sitting above national averages in English and mathematics
  • Strong behavior and attendance with a studious atmosphere and rare bullying
  • Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make strong progress and achieve well compared to their peers
  • Extensive range of extra-curricular activities including sports, arts and technology clubs
  • Expert team of behavior mentors and specialists supporting pupils with additional needs

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers sometimes do not correct gaps or misconceptions in pupils' understanding when they arise
  • Some pupils need more help using formal language and grammar correctly in conversations and writing
  • Bespoke curriculum for a small number of pupils requires further refinement to ensure ambition
  • Some aspects of school's work would benefit from more thorough quality assurance
  • More work experience opportunities needed for post-16 students

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports clubs, arts clubs, technology clubs, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, instrumental lessons, educational visits, clubs and societies, themed days and celebration events

Mill Hill County High School is an inclusive community where pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills across subjects, achieve above national averages in GCSEs, and benefit from a harmonious environment with strong attendance and behavior.

At a Glance

21.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

22.1

Avg class size

63

Total classes

7 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Moat Mount Open Space (->S)
482m · 8 min walk
Mill Hill / Rising Sun (->N)
526m · 9 min walk
The Fairway Mill Hill (Stop H)
541m · 9 min walk
Marsh Hill / Marsh Lane (->E)
559m · 9 min walk
Hendon Wood Lane (->E)
782m · 13 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

106%

Over capacity

1,628 pupils

1,538 capacity

90 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(5)

11 November 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Sixth FormRequires Improvement
21 September 2021
20 September 2016

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.89525%

Overall absence

14.09449%

Persistent absence

1,270

Enrolments

Authorised4.96182%
Unauthorised0.93343%
Persistent (10%+)14.09449%
Severe (50%+)0.94488%

Absence trend

4.22705%
18/19
3.58049%
20/21
6.7147%
21/22
6.32214%
22/23
5.99628%
23/24
5.89525%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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