The Archer Academy

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Outstanding

Eagans Close, London, N2 8GAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Archer Academy is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 6th of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2019, report published 18 June 2019

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

156 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.9

55.9, 9.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.1%

57.1%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths80.8%

80.8%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc72.4%

72.4%, 31.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.36

5.36, 1.27 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

818 pupils on roll, with places for 810

Eligible for free school meals13.8%

13.8%, 12.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.3%

26.3%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.5%

16.5%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Archer Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bishop Douglass School Finchley	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 52.5
Christ's College Finchley	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 56.8
Fortismere School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 58.1
The Henrietta Barnett School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 87.3
Unique Children's School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: THE ARCHER ACADEMY
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Lucy Harrison
Phone: 02083654110
Website: thearcheracademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA
Local authority: Barnet
URN: 139594

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.