Hendon School
Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hendon School is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 25th of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 May 2022, report published 6 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2022
Pupils said that this is a school that has something for everyone. They are proud of their school, its facilities and the range of subjects that they can study. Pupils value that everyone is helped to feel accepted and welcomed. As a result, they feel happy and safe. Leaders provide a wide range of subjects for all pupils to study. For example, in Year 7, pupils like that they learn four languages, including Japanese, before specialising in two. The rich curriculum offer also includes drama and dance in Years 7 and 8. Many pupils progress to the sixth form due to the wide choice of courses on offer. These include A levels and vocational courses. Leaders' ambition for the curriculum is shaped by the expectation that all pupils will succeed. The curriculum is designed with this aim in mind. Particular attention is given to ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included fully. All pupils are motivated to learn and typically achieve well. Clear routines and systems in lessons contribute to pupils' good behaviour. Pupils are focused in class and enjoy learning. Pupils said that bullying is not a big issue in this school. Pupils are taught about bullying and what to do if it happens. They are confident to report any concerns or incidents because staff resolve issues quickly.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers' expertise and confidence in implementing the curriculum and assessing pupils' progression are underdeveloped. Therefore, sometimes, pupils are not learning subject content as deeply as leaders intend. Leaders should provide further training to staff so that all are equally confident and expert in teaching the planned curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
208 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
81 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,145 pupils on roll, with places for 1,269
Schools near Hendon School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 53.6 |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Tiferes High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 62.5 |
| Brampton College | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 6.7 |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 20.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HENDON SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr Rhona Povey
- Phone
- 02082029004
- Address
- Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 137645
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.