Saracens High School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Saracens High School currently has around 1132 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 56.9% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 22.2%. other white pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by african at 15.8%

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.

School Information

Address: Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS
Website: www.saracenshigh.org
Telephone: 02081813180
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Matthew Stevens
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 145921

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1130
Number of Pupils: 1132
Number of Boys: 611
Number of Girls: 521

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)22.20%251
Other White17.80%202
African15.80%179
White British11.00%124
Other Mixed5.70%64
Other Asian5.50%62
White and Black African3.00%34
Indian2.70%31
Caribbean2.70%30
Pakistani2.50%28
Other Black2.10%24
Unclassified1.90%22
Chinese1.90%21
Bangladeshi1.80%20
White and Asian1.60%18
White and Black Caribbean1.40%16
Irish0.30%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.43)
Of the 146 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 133 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.43
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.57
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
49%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
44%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
62%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
51.8
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
45.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.8
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grahame Park Junior School
Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN
- not rated 88 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grahame Park Infant School
Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN
- not rated 88 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Great Strand , NW9 5PE
4out of 4 444 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA
4out of 4 898 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orion Primary School
Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL
4out of 4 953 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saracens High School
Corner Mead , NW9 4AS
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE
3out of 4 446 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU
3out of 4 1,077 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Copthall School
Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP
- not rated 1,460 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Copthall School
Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP
3out of 4 1,460 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hendon College
Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA
- not rated 496 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 1,912 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 1,912 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North London Grammar School
110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB
- not rated 1,320 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Beis Yaakov Primary School
373 Edgware Road , Colindale NW9 6NQ
- not rated 1,332 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Beis Yaakov Primary School
373 Edgeware Road , NW9 6NQ
- not rated 1,332 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Park PRU
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
- not rated 1,349 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
First Rung Independent School
197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ
- not rated 1,397 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.