School insights
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SEND
Pupils with an Education Health Care Plan naming the school are admitted before other oversubscription criteria are applied
“After the admission of pupils with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) where The Totteridge Academy is named on the EHCP, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below:”
Pastoral
Place2Be, a national children's mental health charity, provides professional 1:1 counselling for students and support for parents/carers at the school.
“Place2Be is the leading national children’s mental health charity that provides professional counselling for young people in schools.”
The school's counselling provision partners with CAMHS, community groups, and voluntary sector organisations.
“Partnership work with CAMHS, community groups, and voluntary sector partners.”
Subject strengths
Half of the year group gained grade 7 or higher in English GCSE
“in English alone, half of the whole year group gained a grade 7 or higher.”
A Level Government and Politics stood out with 75% A*/A grades and 100% at grade B or above
“This summer, A Level Government and Politics was the stand-out with 75% of entries getting the top grades of A\* or A and 100% achieving at least a B grade.”
Class size
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Enrichment
The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, giving students opportunities to volunteer and achieve awards.
“We run the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at TTA.”
The school offers a range of extracurricular clubs and activities including coding, cooking, trampolining, debating, current affairs and drama.
“We offer a range of extra curricular clubs and activities at TTA. All of our students are able to access a range of opportunities and experiences outside the classroom.”
Ethos
School ethos is underpinned by kindness and inclusivity
“This is all underpinned by an ethos of kindness and inclusivity.”
School describes itself as balancing academic rigour with a nurturing, inclusive environment
“we pride ourselves on finding the balance of being an academically rigorous school in a nurturing and inclusive environment.”
Sixth form
The school's Published Admission Number for Year 12 (start of sixth form) is 100 places, versus 180 for Year 7
“Our Published Admission Number (PAN) is 180 for Year 7 and 100 for Year 12.”
Ofsted's November 2025 inspection rated Post-16 Provision as Strong
“Post-16 Provision - STRONG”
Admissions
The deadline for submitting appeals for a September 2026 place is 3rd April 2026
“The deadline for submitting appeals will be 3rd April, 2026.”
Applicants for September 2026 entry received decisions via Applicaa or the admissions team by 13th March 2026
“All students who have completed an application to TTA Sixth Form for September 2026 entry will have received a decision on Applicaa or from our admissions team by 13th March 2026.”
Destinations
100% of students in education or employment in 2024-2025
“100% of students staying in education or employment in 2024-2025.”
Students progressing to prestigious universities including Cambridge
“Our students are now off to a range of the UK's most prestigious universities, including The University of Cambridge.”
Results
47% of A-Level entries graded A*-A and 75% A*-B in 2024
“47% of all A Level entries were A\*-A and 75% were A\*-B.”
89% of students achieved grade 4+ in English and maths in 2024 GCSEs, 41% of all grades 7+
“An impressive 89% of students achieved a grade four or above in both English and maths, with 41% of all grades 7+.”
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Courses | 21+ |
| Student Recommendations | 0% |