Menorah High School for Girls
London, NW2 7BZ · Barnet · secondary school
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11th of 28 secondary schools in Barnet we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 171 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 80.6 · 95 | 30% | 2.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.58 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.5 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Menorah High School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 66.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.58 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 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
What support is available for pupils to maintain progress levels above the national baseline? How does the school ensure equitable access to opportunities given its current enrolment?
What Ofsted said about Menorah High School for Girls
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report depicts a “thriving ‘Menorah family’” where pupils feel safe, achieve exceptionally well, and benefit from an “ambitious and balanced curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptional attitudes to learning,” supported by respectful relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” and allows pupils to apply knowledge meaningfully, such as debating sensitive issues in history.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and address misconceptions immediately, ensuring pupils achieve their full potential.
- Support for mental health is “very strong,” with pupils knowing there is “always an adult to speak to” regarding concerns.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make “exceptional progress” and play a full part in school life.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.0 |
| 2024/25 | 66.7 |
| 2025/26 | 62.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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