Clarion, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Clarion currently has around 688 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.8% boys and 42.2% girls. Around 50.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 35.6%. other white pupils make up about 18% , followed by african at 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR |
| Website: | https://www.clarion.school/ |
| Telephone: | 02084554114 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Hunt |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137361 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1052 |
| Number of Pupils: | 688 |
| Number of Boys: | 398 |
| Number of Girls: | 290 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.5% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 35.60% | 245 |
| Other White | 18.00% | 124 |
| African | 13.70% | 94 |
| Other Mixed | 8.10% | 56 |
| White British | 4.80% | 33 |
| Caribbean | 4.20% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 23 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 19 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Boys The Wohl Campus , 1 - 3 the Drive NW11 9SP | - not rated | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 43 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 43 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Hamedrash Elyon 211 Golders Green Rd , NW11 9BY | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.