Akiva School

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

London, N32SY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
1 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
80 East End Road
London, N32SY
Phone
2083494980
Website
akivaschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135086
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY
Website
www.akivaschool.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Jewish
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
0.7% (3 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 107.0
2023 112.0 113.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect (kavod) Kindness (chessed) Resilience (chossen) Integrity (yosher)

Progressive Judaism with egalitarian and inclusive ethos; school reflects Progressive Judaism in its ethos and life.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Claire Silver; Akiva is a Progressive Jewish primary school that values well-being, achievement, inclusion, and a broad, authentic curriculum. The school aims for pupils to leave as independent, confident learners and responsible Jewish citizens within a supportive community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

sport dance music drama art chess

Sports

Sport

Facilities

Multi-Use Area KS2 playground resurfacing ICT equipment Mathletics Espresso online education systems Sefer Torah

Curriculum Highlights

Creative and imaginative curriculum interwoven with the National Curriculum Breadth and depth of knowledge Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding Jewish Studies embedded throughout the curriculum Thinking School accreditation (2013) with 2016 reaccreditation

Admissions Criteria

Priority given to families with an ongoing commitment to Progressive Judaism; admissions arrangements reflect connections with Reform and Liberal movements and local synagogues; CRP points with listed synagogues; admission processes linked to the London Borough of Barnet application system and Supplementary Application Form.

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