How many pupils does London Academy have?

London Academy has 1,736 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is London Academy's Ofsted rating?

London Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does London Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at London Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 in 2025/26.

Is London Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — London Academy is part of AIM ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is London Academy?

London Academy is located at Spur Road, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 8DE.

London Academy

Spur Road, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 8DE

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

52.9

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–19

Ages

1,736

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About London Academy

London Academy is an academy sponsor led in Edgware, Barnet, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 1,736 pupils on roll. It is part of AIM ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 60.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Barnet →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,736 / 1,870 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.7%

Free school meals

60.5%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

10.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

52.9

Attainment 8

200 pupils

62.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

77.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

87 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

86%

Expected standard (RWM)

24%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.0%

Overall absence

20.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

111.46

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

19.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

12.86

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£49,878

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£41 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

12.96

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,022

Spend per pupil

£8,491

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Spur Road, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 8DE
Phone: 02082381100
Principal: Alex Warburton
Website: http://www.londonacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

AIM ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is London Academy?: London Academy is an academy sponsor led in Edgware, Barnet, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does London Academy have?: London Academy has 1,736 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is London Academy's Ofsted rating?: London Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
How does London Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at London Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 in 2025/26.
How does London Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 86% of pupils at London Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is London Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — London Academy is part of AIM ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is London Academy?: London Academy is located at Spur Road, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 8DE.