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.

175

Total schools

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 32 (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 62% 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.