Saracens High School
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saracens High School is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 23rd of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils at this school benefit from a nurturing and supportive environment. The Saracens' values of discipline, hard work, honesty and humility are promoted across the school community. Diversity is celebrated and creativity is encouraged. In the annual 'Together We Create' weeks, all pupils participate in an ambitious programme of activities to enhance their learning across a range of creative subjects. In lessons, pupils work hard and show respect to their teachers. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and know their pupils well. Generally, pupils behave well, and they say that staff deal with any bullying if it does occur. Pupils feel safe in this school and know what to do if they have any concerns. They do not think any areas of the school are unsafe. Leaders are determined to provide the best possible experiences for pupils. Well- established initiatives such as family lunch and family reading help pupils to enjoy a genuine sense of community in the school. Pupils also experience a wide range of opportunities beyond the school and the local area. This includes theatre visits to the West End, kayaking at outdoor activity centres, and attending high-profile sporting fixtures.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the strategies for checking pupils' progress through the curriculum are less well developed than in others. This means that misconceptions can go unchecked or incomplete work can go unchallenged by teachers. Leaders should build on their existing work to make sure that the school's feedback and assessment strategy is fully embedded across the school. This is so that pupils know how to improve their work and teachers routinely check that pupils are retaining what they have been taught in their long-term memory.
- Occasionally, pupils' behaviour does not meet leaders' high expectations, both in classrooms and around the school. Leaders should ensure that the school's behaviour policies are applied consistently so that learning is not disrupted and movement around the school is calm.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
161 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
51 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,170 pupils on roll, with places for 1,130
Schools near Saracens High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 63.7 |
| North London Grammar School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 55.5 |
| Copthall School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| Menorah Grammar School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 31.8 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- SARACENS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Dr Matthew Stevens
- Phone
- 02081813180
- Address
- Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 145921
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.