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Copthall School

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Copthall School

Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
May 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.7%
Basics 9-5
39.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.546.4
2023/2448.746.4
2024/2547.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.670.00
2023/24+0.440.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
60.2%
EBacc APS
4.32
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
28.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.62
A*-A Grades
13.1%
A*-B Grades
36.4%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Hasmonean High School for Girls
0.56 km away · Academy converter
Good
St James' Catholic High School
1.05 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Mill Hill School Foundation
1.16 km away · Other independent school
Saracens High School
1.34 km away · Free schools
Good
Hasmonean High School for Boys
1.85 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Copthall School

Copthall School is a secondary school in London, Barnet. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. The school has around 861 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Pursley Road, London, NW7 2EP | More schools in Barnet

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Copthall School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Copthall School

What is Copthall School's Ofsted rating?
Copthall School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Copthall School's latest exam results?
Copthall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Copthall School located?
Copthall School is a secondary school in London, Barnet (NW7 2EP).
How many pupils attend Copthall School?
Copthall School has around 861 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Copthall School with other schools?
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