Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Barnet 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 175 schools across Barnet. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Barnet has 175 primary & secondary schools, of which 31 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 106 rated Good — 78% of primary & secondary schools in Barnet are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Barnet follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

175
Total schools
31
Outstanding
18%
Outstanding rate
73.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Courtland School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
4. Brookhill Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Hampden Way Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Moss Hall Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. St Margaret's Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Lyonsdown School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Annemount School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. Goodwyn School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Kerem School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. St Martin's School
Not applicable
 Good 95 View school
13. Dwight School London
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Northway School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
15. Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
16. Northgate School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
17. Ivy House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
18. Oak Lodge School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
19. Menorah Primary School for Girls
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
20. Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Barnet?
There are 175 primary & secondary schools in Barnet, of which 31 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Barnet?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Barnet is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Barnet?
Primary and secondary school applications in Barnet are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Barnet council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Barnet?
18% of primary & secondary schools in Barnet are rated Outstanding and 61% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.