Menorah Foundation School

A good voluntary aided school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Menorah Foundation School.

Edgware, HA80QS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
2-8 Abbots Road
Edgware, HA80QS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131359
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
2-8 Abbots Road, EDGWARE, HA8 0QS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Jewish
School status
Open
Capacity
400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
345
Free School Meals
3.8% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.1 (14.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 110.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
345 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Torah Im Derech Eretz"

Middos Tovos British values

An Orthodox Jewish school built upon the Jewish faith and principles. Torah is taught as a way of life and permeates every aspect of school life; 40% of learning time is Kodesh with additional time for davening and bentching; all food brought into the school must be approved Kosher by a Kashrus authority recognised by the school; staff and visitors may bring non-kosher food onto the premises for personal consumption only, with their own utensils; school uniform includes a modest dress code; pupils are not to bring mobile phones or internet-enabled devices; the curriculum reflects Jewish values and concerns about material and enrichment activities are guided by the Head of Kodesh; promotes British values and prepares pupils to be Orthodox Jews within a secular integrated society.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Holli Hunter welcomes visitors and emphasises a safe, inclusive environment where every child is valued, respected and supported, with a commitment to Torah and Eretz Yisroel and to providing the best educational experience.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

KS1 guitar & ukulele KS2 guitar & ukulele KS2 choir KS1 drama KS2 drama KS1 chess KS2 chess LKS2 coding Mrs Hunter's Book Club

Curriculum Highlights

Chol (Secular) Curriculum Kodesh (Jewish Studies) Curriculum

SEND Provision

The school receives Pupil Premium for eligible pupils. These funds are used to help close attainment gaps. Parents can check whether their children are eligible at https://pps.lgfl.org.uk/. To see our Pupil Premium report detailing amounts received and how it is spent, please click here.

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