Located in London, Copthall School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Copthall School currently has around 861 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 47%. other mixed pupils make up about 13.2%
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Pursley Road, London, NW7 2EP |
| Website: | http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089591937 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria Winters |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138685 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/05/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 861 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 861 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.2% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 47.00% | 405 |
| Other Mixed | 13.20% | 114 |
| African | 8.40% | 72 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 53 |
| Other Asian | 4.90% | 42 |
| Pakistani | 4.50% | 39 |
| White British | 3.60% | 31 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollis Junior School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 964 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 | 2,154 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 | 2,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School Milespit Hill , Mill Hill NW7 2RX | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School Winterstoke House , Wills Grove NW7 1QR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.