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Ashmole Academy

Academy converter · London · N14 5RJ

Ages 11–18 · 1,767 pupils · Barnet

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

62.2

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

1.38 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-11

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.85
−20+2
Attainment 862.2
English & maths grade 5+79%
English & maths grade 4+89%
EBacc entry84%

EBacc APS: 6.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.7%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,319

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.38 · Competitive

1st preferences

351

Places offered

256

1st-preference offers

237

Total preferences (any rank)
1,203
Preferred offers (top 3)
256
Applications from outside LA
707
Offers to outside-LA applicants
166
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

1,767 pupils · 1,551 places

Pupils on roll
1,767
Boys / girls
882 / 885
School capacity
1,551
Capacity fill
1,767 / 1,551 (114%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
185
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASHMOLE TRUST
Academy trust
ASHMOLE TRUST
Sponsor
Ashmole Academy
Headteacher
Mr Balbinder Dhinsa

Location

Address
Cecil Road, Southgate
Postcode
N14 5RJ
Town
London
Local authority
Barnet
District
Barnet
Constituency
Chipping Barnet
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Barnet, 1,767 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.2%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in N14
16
Secondary in N14
2
Open schools in Barnet LA
176
Secondary in Barnet LA
25

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence8.5%

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  • Southgate School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att854.5
    • P80.4
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence8.0%

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    • P80.2
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence8.7%

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  • Friern Barnet School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–16

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.2
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    • EM5+66%
    • Absence5.0%

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  • Highlands School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.8
    • P80.4
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Winchmore School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • Att850.0
    • P80.1
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.3%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Balbinder Dhinsa
Telephone
02083612703
Website
http://www.ashmoleacademy.org

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