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.

Barnet has 25 secondary schools, of which 5 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 20 rated Good — 100% of 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.

Catchment data available for 9 schools in Barnet. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

25
Total schools
5
Outstanding
20%
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
🥉 The Henrietta Barnett School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
4. Menorah High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 86 View school
5. Hasmonean High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
6. Finchley Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
7. Ark Pioneer Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
8. The Archer Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
9. Mill Hill County High School
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
10. JCoSS
Secondary
 Good 78 View school
11. The Compton School
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
12. Ashmole Academy
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
13. Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
14. The Totteridge Academy
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
15. Christ's College Finchley
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
16. Hasmonean High School for Boys
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
17. East Barnet School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
18. Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
19. St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
20. St James' Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 67 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 5 (20%) 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?
20% of secondary schools in Barnet are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.