2026 Best Secondary Schools in Barnet Area

Barnet secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The borough is home to 3 selective grammar schools for boys and girls, including Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (1.0 miles last distance offered) and The Henrietta Barnett School (0.8 miles), alongside St Michael's Catholic Grammar School as a top independent option. With an average Attainment 8 score of 50 compared to England's 39, and 57% of students achieving grades 9-7, Barnet performs well above national standards. Families across Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, and Edgware benefit from this mix of highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives, with most finding places within 0.9 miles for popular schools. Use the interactive map to explore last distance offered and compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.