The Archer Academy is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Archer Academy currently has around 809 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.1%. other white pupils make up about 30.2% , followed by other mixed at 11%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
| Website: | http://thearcheracademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083654110 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Lucy Harrison |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139594 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 810 |
| Number of Pupils: | 809 |
| Number of Boys: | 396 |
| Number of Girls: | 413 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.10% | 260 |
| Other White | 30.20% | 244 |
| Other Mixed | 11.00% | 89 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.70% | 62 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 27 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 27 |
| African | 2.20% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 12 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Junior School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Infant School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,425 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,425 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 | 2,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | - not rated | 666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limespring School Park House , 16 High Road N2 9PJ | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.