Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
London, NW7 3RT · Barnet · primary school
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27th 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 848 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball, hockey, swimming, rugby tag, tennis, boccia, and badminton clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve very well, with outcomes consistently above national expectations. Leaders have established a "calm and purposeful learning environment" and a "highly inclusive culture" that effectively supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs. While most aspects of the school meet a strong standard, the curriculum and teaching are assessed at the expected standard, with specific focus on improving writing fluency.
Strengths
- Pupils make "good progress from their starting points" and are "very well prepared for secondary school."
- Attendance is "stronger than in many schools nationally," with leaders working constructively to address absences.
- The school embeds a "highly inclusive culture," ensuring pupils with SEND access the curriculum fully and progress as well as their peers.
- Pupils demonstrate "clear enthusiasm for learning" and behave "responsibly and maturely," contributing to a safe and orderly environment.
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and engage purposefully with parents, using feedback to inform improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "develop and embed recent improvements to the curriculum and teaching" to ensure pupils deepen their knowledge over time.
- In some subjects, activities do not consistently provide enough practice for pupils to "develop fluent writing or to build their writing stamina."
- In the early years, some activities or staff interactions "do not support learning as effectively as they could."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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