Fortismere School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school 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.
Fortismere School currently has around 1765 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 13.4% 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 23.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with unclassified pupils forming the largest group at around 28.8%. other white pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by white british at 18.5%
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 76% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Southwing, London, N10 1NE |
| Website: | www.fortismere.haringey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083654400 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Zoe Judge |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102156 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1655 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1765 |
| Number of Boys: | 940 |
| Number of Girls: | 825 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| Unclassified | 28.80% | 508 |
| Other White | 20.80% | 368 |
| White British | 18.50% | 326 |
| Other Mixed | 13.90% | 246 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 61 |
| African | 2.50% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 38 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 24 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 22 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Pages Lane , Muswell Hill N10 1PS | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Primary 79 Creighton Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1NR | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori House 5 Princes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3LS | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham School 202-208 Muswell Hill Road , N10 3NH | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treehouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.