Friern Barnet SchoolHemington Avenue , London

Friern Barnet School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed 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.

Friern Barnet School currently has around 641 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 37.4% 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 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 31%. white british pupils make up about 17% , followed by african at 11.7%

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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 18% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .