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WorldEnfield schools face closure after £1.68m deficit
Three Enfield schools are facing potential closure due to significant financial deficits and declining pupil numbers. Enfield Council's Conservative leader has initiated a public consultation on the future of Bishop Stopford’s School, Suffolks Primary School, and Starks Field Primary School.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetArk Pioneer Academy celebrates university places for first sixth formers
Ark Pioneer Academy in Chipping Barnet is celebrating the success of its first sixth formers who have gained places at top universities. The school, which opened in 2019, is consistently oversubscribed and offers 100 sixth form places annually.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC players promote school stationery drive
Barnet FC players Adam Senior and Zac Williams visited Whiting's Hill School to promote Barnet Walking Football's Community Programme. The initiative aims to donate stationery to schools in Barnet and Harrow, supported by Stephen Brown's fundraising efforts.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's SEND plan gets government approval
Barnet Council's plan to reform services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the government. The plan aims to create a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable system for the borough's 8,300 SEND pupils.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to Pilot Potty Training Scheme
Barnet Council is set to launch a new pilot scheme aimed at improving children's toilet training before they start school. The initiative follows a successful programme in York and aims to increase the number of pupils ready for reception class.
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Local News · FinchleySouth Hampstead High School marks 150 years of female empowerment
South Hampstead High School in Finchley is celebrating 150 years since its founding as St John's Wood High School for Girls. The school, part of the Girls Public Day School Trust, has a history intertwined with female empowerment, including suffragette staff and notable alumnae.
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Local News · CricklewoodAnson Primary School seeks makeover prize for second year
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood is among London schools invited to enter the 2026 Big School Makeover competition. The school, which won £5,000 last year, can be nominated for a chance to win a share of £10,000 in prizes.
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Local News · HendonNorth London Grammar School sees GCSE grades rise for eighth year
North London Grammar School in Hendon has achieved its eighth consecutive year of academic improvement in GCSE results. In 2026, 53% of grades awarded were 7-9, up from 51% in 2025. The school also reported a 100% pass rate in Maths and English at Grade 4+.
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Local News · FinchleyFree breakfast clubs open and uniform rules tighten for Finchley primary pupils
The Department for Education announced that an extra 500,000 children are now eligible for free school meals, five Finchley and Golders Green primary schools will launch breakfast clubs, and schools must cap compulsory branded uniform items at three, or four if a tie is required.
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WorldLondon schoolgirls' confidence drops with academic pressure
Research from the Girls’ Day School Trust reveals that 67% of lower-secondary pupils feel confident taking risks, a figure that falls to 48% by sixth form. This trend is particularly relevant in London, where academic competition and private tutoring are prevalent.
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Local News · FinchleyAlleyn's Hampstead school opens with 500 pupils
Alleyn's Hampstead, an outpost of a south London institution, has opened its doors to 500 pupils aged two to 16. The school is operating from three sites in Rosslyn Hill, Netherhall Gardens, and Fitzjohn's Avenue.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Teacher Convicted of Indecent Assault After Podcast
Sally Anne Bowen, a former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault. The case, involving abuse that occurred in 1988, gained renewed attention following an investigative podcast.
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Barnet GCSE students achieve high grades
Barnet students have achieved strong GCSE results, with 82% gaining a standard pass and 41% securing top grades. Several schools reported exceptional outcomes, contributing to the borough's ranking among the top local authorities nationwide.
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Park High School students achieve strong A-level results
Park High School in Stanmore has reported strong A-level results for 2026, with 65% of students achieving grades A*-C. The school received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in 2025, and students have secured places at leading universities.
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Avanti House School Achieves Record A-Level Results
Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore has reported its strongest A-level results to date. The school saw 42.7 per cent of all entries achieve grades of A* or A, a substantial increase from the previous year. The average points score per pupil also saw a notable rise.
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Local News · FinchleyDuke's Aldridge Academy GCSE results show 42% at grade 4+
Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Finchley published its GCSE results on August 20. 42 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. The school recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
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Local News · FinchleyUCS Finchley pupils achieve record GCSE results
University College School (UCS) in Finchley has announced its best-ever GCSE results. 58 per cent of Year 11 pupils received top grades, with 19 students achieving straight 9s. The school's headmaster praised the pupils' hard work and the staff's dedication.
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WorldBurnham's Technical Education Plan Builds on UTC Model
Andy Burnham's proposal to give academic and technical education equal status in England has drawn praise and concern. The plan echoes the principles of University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which have shown success in reducing youth unemployment.
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Curriculum reforms risk limiting girls' career choices
Plans to tailor school curricula to local labour market needs may inadvertently restrict girls' career options, according to a charity chief. Research indicates significant confidence drops and gender stereotypes impact young women's aspirations from an early age.
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Local News · BarnetSchools in Barnet: how admissions work, and what actually decides a place
How school admissions work in Barnet: the primary and secondary deadlines, what an oversubscription criterion actually means, how the borough’s grammar schools differ, and what to do if you are refused a place.
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