Akiva School, London
Akiva School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 114th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Akiva School in detail
Akiva School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of such an exciting, Progressive Jewish primary school where individuals are valued and helped to achieve their full potential. The pupils at Akiva are motivated to learn and are supported to become independent and confident young people who thrive on challenge. Akiva is the only Progressive Jewish primary school in the UK."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, gymnastics, dance, drama, chess, cooking, film and French.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Akiva School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 97% in maths).
Getting a place at Akiva School
For September 2026 entry, 90 families put Akiva School as their first choice and 175 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 33 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Akiva School are St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 88% maths); Brookland Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 88% maths); Brookland Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); and Pardes House Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 74% maths).
Akiva School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolBrookland Junior SchoolBrookland Infant and Nursery SchoolPardes House Primary School
Who goes there
0.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (3.3%) received SEN support and 14 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Finchley Central Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor View, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Akiva School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Akiva School are Christ's College Finchley (0.3 miles), Bishop Douglass School Finchley (0.5 miles), The Archer Academy (0.9 miles) and The Henrietta Barnett School (1 mile).
Christ's College FinchleyBishop Douglass School FinchleyThe Archer AcademyThe Henrietta Barnett School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Leaders set high expectations across the school community. Pupils respond well and display a positive attitude in their learning. They are proud of their school and their achievements. Pupils strive to do their best in all activities.
Pupils are happy to come to school and see themselves as part of one family. They feel safe in school because of their strong working relationships with each other and staff. Pupils know they can speak with an adult about any worries they may have.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders are clear about the knowledge they want pupils to learn. They have thought carefully about the key content they want pupils to learn in subjects. This enables pupils to remember more over time. Teachers receive regular training and have the subject knowledge they need to teach different subjects well. They make adaptations and use resources to help pupils with their learning. For example, in mathematics, staff helped pupils to analyse and understand the use of different line graphs. Occasionally, the lack of precision in teachers' use of subject-specific language means that teaching does not deliver the intended curriculum consistently well. This limits pupils' deeper knowledge and understanding.
Teachers check what pupils know and remember regularly. Pupils apply their prior knowledge and skills well and display confidence with new learning. For instance, in physical education, pupils applied their previously learned throwing and catching skills well in a game of rounders. Teachers identify and address any misconceptions in pupils' understanding. Staff encourage children to discuss and reflect on their learning in early years. This prepares children well for Year 1.
From Ofsted's July 2023 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 97% to 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Akiva School
Educational Visits and Workshops Summer Term 2026
22 Jul 2026
Sporting Events Summer Term 2026
22 Jul 2026
Saffron Severn Visits Akiva
26 Jun 2026
Yr 6 Isle of Wight Residential 2026
18 Jun 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Akiva
19 May 2026
Yr 5 PGL Residential 2026
7 May 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Akiva School.
- The Club @ AkivaAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Saints After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities230m away · Not yet graded
- Mini Minors Holiday Group600m away · Not yet graded
- Finchley Central Kumon Centre730m away · Not yet graded
- Party on a Cloud at Tudor Primary960m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Akiva School, with their latest published grades:
- Shofar Daycare Nursery - Day nursery, under 0.1 milesOfsted, 8 June 2023: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Simba's Nursery School - Pre-school, 0.4 miles
- St. Philips Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.4 milesOfsted, 12 January 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Pardes House - Day nursery, 0.4 milesOfsted, 6 February 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 19 September 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Akiva School is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 23 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Akiva School
Will you get a place at Akiva School?
For 2026 entry it had 90 first choices for 59 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Primary Planning Area 4 planning area (Barnet) will have 827 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
6.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
418
Total Pupils
215
Boys
203
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,160
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,996
Per pupil
£2225k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.7%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Akiva School
What are SATs results like at Akiva School?
Of the pupils at Akiva School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Akiva School's Ofsted rating?
Akiva School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at Akiva School?
Akiva School was full in 2025, at 100% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Akiva School?
Classes at Akiva School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Akiva School?
Akiva School has around 418 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Akiva School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Akiva School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does Akiva School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: The Club @ Akiva (registered, not yet graded) and Little Saints After School Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Akiva School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 23 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Akiva School?
Akiva School is at 80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)