Hendon SchoolGolders Rise , London

Hendon School is a secondary school in London, 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.

Hendon School currently has around 1222 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 38.5% 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 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 41 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 24.3%. other white pupils make up about 20.6% , followed by other mixed at 12.4%

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 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 59% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .