Beis Yaakov Primary School, London
Beis Yaakov Primary School is a primary school for girls aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 351st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beis Yaakov Primary School in detail
Beis Yaakov Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Parents can download a copy of the Term Dates from the Parent page on the main menu."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Beis Yaakov Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Beis Yaakov Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Beis Yaakov Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Beis Yaakov Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beis Yaakov Primary School are Colindale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 76% maths); Roe Green Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and Roe Green Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 74% maths).
Beis Yaakov Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Colindale Primary SchoolOliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolRoe Green Infant SchoolRoe Green Junior School
What parents say
130 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beis Yaakov Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%).
Who goes there
1.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 64 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Beis Yaakov Primary School had 34 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Colindale Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Colindale Avenue, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 623 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Beis Yaakov Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Beis Yaakov Primary School are Kingsbury High School (0.7 miles), Saracens High School (0.8 miles) and St James' Catholic High School (0.9 miles).
Kingsbury High SchoolSaracens High SchoolSt James' Catholic High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting every child's development, not just academically but personally too. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed curriculum that brings together national curriculum subjects with Jewish studies, plus enriching experiences like clubs, visits, and leadership roles. Parents will appreciate the school's strong communication, high expectations for behaviour and learning, and genuine commitment to each child's wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with targeted interventions helping pupils achieve highly in phonics screening checks
- Well-designed curriculum combining secular and Jewish studies with careful sequencing across early years
- Excellent personal development through leadership opportunities, enrichment activities, and pastoral support
- Positive behaviour culture with effective peer mediation and mental health support
- High attendance rates maintained through strong community relationships and barrier removal
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects at earlier stage of development with assessment practices still being embedded
- Pupils' misconceptions not consistently identified or addressed in timely way
- Some teaching activities not closely linked to intended curriculum, limiting depth of understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel confident speaking to trusted adults about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Science clubs, sewing club, games club, visits to museums and historical sites, peer mediation, school council, leadership opportunities
Beis Yaakov Primary School is a vibrant and ambitious school community where pupils flourish and achieve well. The school has maintained good standards with effective action in teaching, safeguarding, and personal development.
At a Glance
1.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
130 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Beis Yaakov Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beis Yaakov Primary School.
- Colindale Home Club and Holiday Camp790m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Oliver Goldsmith960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beis Yaakov Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beis Yaakov Primary 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
- 90
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 78 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Beis Yaakov Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
410 pupils
615 places
205 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
442
Total Pupils
0
Boys
442
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,285
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,041
Per pupil
£2200k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
362
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
Beis Yaakov Primary School
Questions parents ask about Beis Yaakov Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beis Yaakov Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Beis Yaakov Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beis Yaakov Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Beis Yaakov Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beis Yaakov Primary School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Beis Yaakov Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 615 places.
How big are the classes at Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Classes at Beis Yaakov Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Beis Yaakov Primary School has around 442 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beis Yaakov Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Beis Yaakov Primary School in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Beis Yaakov Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Beis Yaakov Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Beis Yaakov Primary School: Colindale Home Club and Holiday Camp (790m away, registered, not yet graded) and School Friend Clubs @ Oliver Goldsmith (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 78 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Beis Yaakov Primary School is at 373 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6NQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)