Hendon Preparatory School, Hendon
Hendon Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Hendon. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hendon Preparatory School in detail
Hendon Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "We ignite personalised learning journeys, empowering every child to turn their strengths into excellence, their passions into achievement and their potential into success. We inspire learners to make outstanding progress through expert teaching and innovative digital tools, preparing them confidently for tomorrow's world."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, drama, choir and chess.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hendon Preparatory School are Brampton College (0.3 miles); Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Ateres Beis Yaakov (0.5 miles, Good); and Tiferes High School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, selective).
Brampton CollegeBeth Jacob Grammar School for GirlsAteres Beis YaakovTiferes High School
Who goes there
In 2026, 9 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hendon Central Underground Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alexandra Road (NW4) (->w), 150 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 25 January 2010, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
13 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
20 June 2018
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Hendon Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 105
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 105 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 93 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
104 pupils
200 places
96 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hendon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hendon
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
57
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Hendon Preparatory School
When was Hendon Preparatory School last inspected?
Hendon Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Hendon Preparatory School?
Hendon Preparatory School has around 104 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hendon Preparatory School?
Hendon Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hendon Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 105 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 93 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 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 Hendon Preparatory School?
Hendon Preparatory School is at 20 Tenterden Grove, Hendon, Hendon, NW4 1TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)