Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School, London

In its own words: "Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School is a one form entry primary school with classes from Reception to Year 6. We are a school under the auspices of the Office of The Chief Rabbi. We are committed to the practice of Modern Orthodox Judaism. The school opened in September 2011 and was one of the first new Free Schools that year."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope that this gives you a flavour of our ethos, values, curriculum and provision at Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School. Etz Chaim is a forward thinking, nurturing, community focused primary school that sets out to develop children who strive to reach their full potential, both educationally and socially."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, drama and chess.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School are The Orion Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 86% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 93% maths); Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 96% reading, 85% maths); and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths).

Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (6.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) 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.

Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wise Lane (->w), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 205 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).

In 2024/25, Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School are Copthall School (0.5 miles), Hasmonean High School for Girls (0.8 miles), St James' Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and Saracens High School (1 mile).