Menorah Foundation School
EDGWARE, HA8 0QS · Barnet · primary school
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15th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 96.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.11 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Menorah Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, coding, and Mrs Hunter's Book Club, while musical options include guitar, ukelele, and choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 maintain the high standards seen in the 2024/25 results? What specific support is available for the 9.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Menorah Foundation School
Overview
This is a “happy school at the heart of its community” where parents and governors are “overwhelmingly supportive”. Leaders are “ambitious for all pupils” to achieve well, with a broad curriculum that prepares students effectively for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional”, with pupils demonstrating “real maturity” and confidence in discussing fundamental British values and healthy relationships.
- Early reading is prioritised successfully; staff teach phonics “consistently well”, ensuring children become “fluent, confident readers” who enjoy literature.
- The early years curriculum is ambitious and logical, helping children build strong foundations in physical development and mathematics.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide variety of enrichment activities” and trips that carefully ensure all students benefit.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective”, with pupils knowing they are listened to and supported by trusted staff.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need further expertise to adapt teaching consistently for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access learning successfully.
- In subjects at an earlier stage of design, curriculum delivery is sometimes inconsistent; leaders must support teachers to address misconceptions timely and match the high quality of established subjects.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| 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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