Best Secondary Schools in Barnet 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 25 schools across Barnet. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

36%

Outstanding rate

73.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

46.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Henrietta Barnett School Secondary	Outstanding	91	View school
🥈	Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Secondary	Outstanding	91	View school
🥉	St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	88	View school
4.	Ashmole Academy Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
5.	The Archer Academy Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
6.	Hasmonean High School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
7.	Menorah High School for Girls Secondary	Good	75	View school
8.	Hasmonean High School for Girls Secondary	Good	73	View school
9.	JCoSS Secondary	Good	72	View school
10.	The Compton School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
11.	Ark Pioneer Academy Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
12.	Finchley Catholic High School Secondary	Good	67	View school
13.	Saracens High School Secondary	Good	67	View school
14.	Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School Secondary	Good	63	View school
15.	Mill Hill County High School Secondary	Good	63	View school
16.	The Totteridge Academy Secondary	Good	63	View school
17.	Christ's College Finchley Secondary	Good	61	View school
18.	Bishop Douglass School Finchley Secondary	Good	60	View school
19.	East Barnet School Secondary	Good	59	View school
20.	Hendon School Secondary	Outstanding	56	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Barnet?

There are 25 secondary schools in Barnet, of which 9 (36%) 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 The Henrietta Barnett 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?

36% of secondary schools in Barnet are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.