Barnet schools collage

Best Grammar Schools in Barnet, London

Barnet grammar schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The borough is home to 2 selective grammar schools for boys and girls, including The Henrietta Barnett School (1.0 miles last distance offered) and St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (0.8 miles), alongside Mill Hill School Foundation as a top independent option. With an average Attainment 8 score of 50 compared to England's 39, and 54% 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 1.2 miles for popular schools. Use the interactive map to explore last distance offered and compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

Key Performance Metrics for Barnet
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Barnet
54%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Barnet
49.9vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Barnet
42%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Barnet
4.5vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Barnet
7.9/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Barnet

Showing 1-2 of 2 schools

  1. The Henrietta Barnett School

    Hampstead Garden Suburb

  2. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

    North Finchley