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The Archer Academy
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- Barnet N2 8GA
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make significant progress as they move through the school. They reach high standards in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is orderly and sensible. In lessons, behaviour is excellent. Pupils respond well to the systems in place, which ensure that they behave exceptionally well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers appreciate the high-quality training provided to make them even stronger practitioners.
Current Educational Practices: Weekly 'flash Friday' events and formal coaching support teachers to stay current with educational practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils told inspectors that they appreciate being challenged and that they enjoy thinking at a high level.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through various school events and initiatives.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about pupils鈥� progress and school events through regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly agree that pupils are safe and satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident that staff will help them deal with any potential issues swiftly and robustly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have further refined the key stage 3 curriculum and implemented plans to improve literacy skills of pupils with low prior attainment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils are very well looked after and are kept safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders successfully promote pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Extracurricular Offerings: The taught curriculum is enhanced by wider opportunities, in particular through the highly regarded weekly enrichment programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils make strong gains in learning while participating in various extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) is very effective. Pupils are provided with a range of independent advice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND are very well supported, ensuring they make strong progress.
Subjects Offered: The choice for pupils has expanded considerably; business studies, engineering, and health and social care are now offered.
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About Us
The Archer Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 808 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | 8.3 | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 69% | 0% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 57.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.79 | 3.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 57.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 3.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 8 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 54.36% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 6 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% 3 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.35 | 3.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 55.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.54 | 3.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.68% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Archer Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
