What did Ofsted judge London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged London Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend London Academy?

London Academy has 1,749 pupils on roll.

What ages does London Academy take?

London Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 19.

Where is London Academy located?

London Academy is located in Edgware, HA8 8DE, Barnet.

How do I apply to London Academy?

London Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into London Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at London Academy was 0.165 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at London Academy?

When London Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings at the Academy — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised system.

What is the largest ethnic background at London Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at London Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

London Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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0.165miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at London Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings at the Academy — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form.
3Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school.
4Pupil Premium / early years premium — Children who are in receipt of the Pupil Premium or early years premium at date of application.
5Staff children — Students whose parent has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application is made and children of staff who have been employed to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Remaining places will be allocated on a geographical basis (the distance from the academy). Distance will be measured in a straight line from the address point for the child’s home to the entrance of the Secondary Principal’s office using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised geographical information system with those living closest being given priority.
7Tie breaker — Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category.

If two applications tie: If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised system

PAN for Year 7 is 210 (150 external places, 60 for internal primary phase students); PAN for Reception is 30. Sixth Form (Year 12) admission limit is 250 for 2026/27, with priority to existing Year 11 students of London Academy. Children with an EHCP naming the Academy are admitted before oversubscription criteria apply.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

London Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged London Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend London Academy?: London Academy has 1,749 pupils on roll.
What ages does London Academy take?: London Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is London Academy located?: London Academy is located in Edgware, HA8 8DE, Barnet.
How do I apply to London Academy?: London Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into London Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at London Academy was 0.165 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at London Academy?: When London Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings at the Academy — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at London Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at London Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at London Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at London Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings at the Academy — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form.
3Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school.
4Pupil Premium / early years premium — Children who are in receipt of the Pupil Premium or early years premium at date of application.
5Staff children — Students whose parent has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application is made and children of staff who have been employed to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Remaining places will be allocated on a geographical basis (the distance from the academy). Distance will be measured in a straight line from the address point for the child’s home to the entrance of the Secondary Principal’s office using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised geographical information system with those living closest being given priority.
7Tie breaker — Distance will be used as a tie breaker in each category.

London Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged London Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend London Academy?: London Academy has 1,749 pupils on roll.
What ages does London Academy take?: London Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is London Academy located?: London Academy is located in Edgware, HA8 8DE, Barnet.
How do I apply to London Academy?: London Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into London Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at London Academy was 0.165 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at London Academy?: When London Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order under the provision of the Children Act 1989 as well as those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings at the Academy — Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the same address as the applicant). It will also include siblings of former students provided they completed their education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form; 3. Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school — Children attending another AIM Academy Trust school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children with the same priority for admission live an indistinguishable distance from the Academy but cannot all be admitted, then the available places will be decided by random allocation using the London Borough of Barnet’s computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at London Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at London Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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