Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
London, NW7 4SL · Barnet · primary school
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41st of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,371 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
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What Ofsted said about Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “nurturing school” where they feel safe and are encouraged to express their opinions. The curriculum has been refined to ensure consistency and high ambitions for achievement, with staff demonstrating secure subject knowledge. However, inconsistencies in assessment and behaviour management mean that some pupils, particularly those with additional needs, do not always receive the support required to secure their learning.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “warm, nurturing and supportive atmosphere” where pupils are “confident and articulate.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” to help pupils deepen their understanding of important ideas over time.
- The approach to reading is effective, with children learning to read in both Hebrew and English and rapidly becoming “fluent and confident readers.”
- Older pupils take on meaningful leadership roles, such as charity work and mentoring younger students, contributing positively to the school community.
- Staff design “interesting lessons” and explain new concepts clearly, helping pupils build knowledge across a breadth of subjects.
Areas to improve
- Staff must routinely check pupils’ understanding to identify and correct misconceptions, ensuring gaps in knowledge are addressed before moving on.
- Tasks and activities need to be consistently adapted to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who find learning challenging.
- The revised behaviour system requires full embedding to ensure expectations are consistently high and routines are followed across the school.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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