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Wren Academy Finchley - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Overall 夜来香研究所 Grade
Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
16 to 19 study programmes Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress in all year groups due to excellent teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate mature attitudes to their studies from the earliest stages.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers sometimes do not check quickly enough if lower ability pupils can engage fully in more challenging tasks.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders ensure that their expectations for consistently high-quality teaching are met.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress because of the excellent teaching they receive.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders set a fine example to staff in their high expectations of professional conduct and commitment.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are well informed and there are increasing opportunities for involvement in school life.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive valuable information about their child's progress and the school responds well to concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: The large majority of parents agree they receive valuable information and the school responds well to concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work collaboratively with external agencies to support pupils and families, improving attendance and achievement.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have clear strategies for improving pupils鈥 progress and provide comprehensive training programs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Serious incidents of poor behaviour are very rare and pupils feel safe because of leaders鈥 steadfast approach to safeguarding.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are diligent and enjoy their learning with excellent conduct and attitudes the norm.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils are aware of e-safety and receive individual support from tutors and school counsellors when needed.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: All pupils have access to an extensive range of extra-curricular activities which broaden their outlooks.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students benefit from specialist teaching, enrichment activities and impressive levels of individual support.
Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor areas are attractive, with wide-ranging opportunities to develop knowledge and skills.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils gain excellent guidance on how their studies relate to their career aspirations.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form students are well placed to make successful applications to their chosen courses.
Support for SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported to achieve their best.
Subjects Offered: Leaders plan a rich and varied curriculum enabling pupils to excel in a broad selection of subjects.
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Wren Academy Finchley is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1614 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 82% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good
Age range 4-18 4-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.3 15.8
Proficient Math 107 108
Proficient Read 108 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE 82% 65%
Grade 5 or above A Level 19.50% 11.40%
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Wren Academy Finchley Reviews
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When I on a school trip, I had a horrible allergic reaction, so bad that my skin was pealing and I couldn鈥檛 move. I was basically paralysed. It was a traumatic experience and I will never forget it. The worst part is my guardians were not notified of my abominable allergic reaction as the teachers did not notify them of such occurrences. My father was in a rage and beyond distraught.
This school is a terrible as a past student I hated it, first of all we have enrichment which is completely pointless and a waste of time, every teacher thinks they are all high and mighty and thinks they deserve to be called miss and sir. They also target students by giving them detentions for almost anything I hate that school. You can鈥檛 run in the playground or play football in the playground all u...
I was a student at this academy from 2017 and 2022 and it was not a good place to be educated mainly because that many teaching assistants and principals were targeting and constantly abusing students with complex needs telling them that 鈥渢hey will never amount to life鈥 and 鈥渁 good job for them was in retail鈥, I will permanently resent those who were there, past and present. My advice is: if you have children with...
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 100 97
Reading 108 100 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76% 66.65% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 13% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.2 Above Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths 1.4 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 95 96
Reading - 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 66.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 13.74% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 93 94
Reading - 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 65.57% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.25% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 91 93
Reading - 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 60.59% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10.59% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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 1.00 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 63.3 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 82% 46.08% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 92% 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 76% 36.76% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 46% 22.88% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 67% 28.18% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.90 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 98% 92.13% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 182 137 144
Pupils staying in education 96% 89.67% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 14% 17.27% 32.73%
School sixth forms 70% 58.93% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 12% 6.2% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 7.33% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.83% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 0.8 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 65.6 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 83% 47.52% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 92% 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 76% 38.63% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 56% 23.23% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 66% 27.6% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 6.19 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 97% 92% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 183 133 141
Pupils staying in education 97% 90.87% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 15.63% 34.03%
School sixth forms 69% 59.83% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 11% 6.7% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 8.67% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.23% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.9% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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 0.96 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 62.3 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 77% 2 42.6% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 89% 2 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 83% 35.96% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 46% 2 22.87% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 60% 6 27.83% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 5.81 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 97% 95.78% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 177 149 135
Pupils staying in education 95% 93.61% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 17% 33.25%
School sixth forms 60% 60.35% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 10% 6.65% 8.45%
Other education destinations 3% 9.48% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.17% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 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 0.96 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 62.1 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 79% 2 43.91% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 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 87% 39.02% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 23.87% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 54% 9 29.2% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 5.88 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 98% 91.23% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 172 156 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 81.09% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 16.14% 28.31%
School sixth forms 67% 61% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 3% 4.95% 9.08%
Other education destinations 4% 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 0.92 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 59.4 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 77% 38.88% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 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 55% 33.93% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 24.34% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 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 97% 95.81% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 173 160 145
Pupils staying in education - 23% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 14.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms 55% 66.76% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 17% 4.67% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 5.24% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.43% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.33% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.62 33.26 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.32 32.53 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.50% 19% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 133 164 201
Students staying in education 74% 66.56% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.2% 6.08%
Students entering employment 9% 10.6% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 8.36% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 40 34.71 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.59 34.97 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 19.6% 21.91% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 138 184 248
Students staying in education 80% 67.42% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 1.5% 5%
Students entering employment 8% 8.83% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 10.33% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.95 1 32.01 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.29 31.8 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.9% 16.83% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 102 175 232
Students staying in education 84% 65.81% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 2.71% 7.77%
Students entering employment 6% 11.57% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 7.1% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.46 2 33.57 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.12 32.74 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.5% 17.77% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 12.11% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1.84% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 6.58% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.58% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.93 30.41 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.93 29.88 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.0% 17.32% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 4 16.84% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1% 6.37%
Students entering employment 5% 11.47% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 4.05% 4.23%
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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

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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wren Academy Finchley
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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