Clarion
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clarion is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 26th of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 15 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Pupils are safe at this school and are well motivated to learn. They appreciate and understand the new behaviour system. This means that their learning is not disrupted. Pupils build effective working relationships with staff and peers alike. The large number of pupils who arrive other than at the start of the year are welcomed warmly into the school community. Incidents of bullying are rare. Teachers respond to any concerns that pupils have swiftly and effectively. Pupils value that their voices are heard. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' learning. A carefully considered curriculum helps pupils to realise this vision. Teachers ensure that subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge are clearly emphasised over time. This means that the majority of pupils learn well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including in the specialist provision, are typically well supported to access the curriculum. However, the impact of the extra support that these pupils receive is not routinely evaluated by leaders. Pupils enjoy a rich range of visits and activities that aim to further enhance their learning. For example, pupils studying French enjoy having the opportunity to visit Paris. Similarly, all pupils in key stage 3 learn to play a musical instrument. Leaders provide pupils with leadership opportunities. For example, pupils can become house captains, and students in the sixth form support younger pupils with their learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders do not sharply evaluate the impact of additional support for pupils with SEND and those who are weaker readers. This means that the support provided for some of these pupils is not tailored as carefully as it could be to their specific needs. Leaders must ensure that they evaluate the design, implementation and impact of this support so that these pupils develop the knowledge and understanding they need to make strong progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
106 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
33 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
689 pupils on roll, with places for 1,052
Schools near Clarion
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 20.0 |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Hendon School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.9 |
| Tiferes High School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 62.5 |
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 53.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHITEFIELD SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Hunt
- Phone
- 02084554114
- Address
- Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 137361
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.