The Totteridge Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Totteridge Academy delivers exceptional education with pupils consistently achieving well above national average results. The school places genuine inclusion at its heart, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs thrive alongside their peers. Beyond academics, the school offers remarkable enrichment through its on-site GROW farm, diverse clubs and sports, and strong careers guidance that inspires pupils to pursue ambitious futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional academic achievement with attainment above national average, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Highly ambitious, well-constructed curriculum delivered by subject specialists with expert knowledge
- Outstanding inclusive provision that places the best interests of all pupils at the forefront of decision-making
- Exceptional leadership and governance with unwavering focus on improving life chances for every pupil
- Remarkable personal development offer including clubs, sports, on-site GROW farm, and comprehensive careers programme
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates, though improving rapidly, were broadly in line with national average rather than above it
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Cross-stitch club, drama club, sports, GROW farm (equine therapy and food growing), inclusion lunch club, student societies, visits to lectures and conferences, work experience (Year 10 and 12), charitable community works
The Totteridge Academy is an exceptional school where pupils achieve extremely well through a highly ambitious curriculum and expert teaching. Leaders have unrelenting ambition for all pupils and have created an inclusive culture where every student is supported to thrive.
At a Glance
32.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
239 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
40
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
1,008 pupils
900 capacity
108 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)
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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
8.22679%
Overall absence
22.43797%
Persistent absence
927
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
The Totteridge Academy
Underhill School
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
St Catherine's RC School
Whitings Hill Primary School
Lyonsdown School
Woodridge Primary School
Foulds School
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Cromer Road Primary School
Alma Primary
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