The Archer Academy
School summary
Founded in 2013, The Archer Academy is a relatively young mixed state school in the London Borough of Barnet that has already earned an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted for its leadership. With around 809 pupils, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band, and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17 is in line with what families would expect from the state sector. Around 16 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs. Entry at 11 is available, and the school operates a strict policy against smartphones and camera phones.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
35%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 15 January 2025
Teaching & academics
More than a third of GCSE grades fall in the top 9-7 band, a solid result for a comprehensive intake. The curriculum is broad, spanning the core sciences, humanities such as History and Geography, and a notable strength in modern languages, with French, Spanish and Polish all in the mix. Creative subjects including Drama & Theatre Studies and Dance also feature among popular choices, and alongside GCSEs the school offers BTEC qualifications.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Lucy Harrison
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Team sport is a clear part of life here, with netball, football, hockey, athletics and cricket all on offer. The breadth of these activities gives pupils plenty of scope to compete and train across the seasons.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 2013
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 16.32%
- EHC plans
- 5.93%
Mobile phone policy
No smartphones or phones with cameras allowed
Schools nearby
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The Archer Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.