Kerem School, London
Kerem School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It has an Orthodox Jewish religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kerem School in detail
Kerem School in its own words
In its own words: "Kerem is more than a school, we are a family! At Kerem, your child will flourish academically while feeling part of a warm, supportive and flourishing community. Our exceptional teaching and vibrant, forward-thinking curriculum, rooted in Jewish identity, stimulates our pupils' curiosity and nurtures their confidence. We know your child's happiness and well-being are vital to their success."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Every day we feel both humbled and privileged to lead this extraordinary community. Our vision is simple but powerful: every child should leave Kerem not only well-educated, but also kind, confident, and ready to make their mark on the world."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, gymnastics, multi-sports, karate, dance, drama, choir and chess.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kerem School are Annemount School (0.3 miles); Shiras Devorah High School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement); Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London (1.1 miles, Requires improvement); and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles).
Annemount SchoolShiras Devorah High SchoolLubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of LondonThe King Alfred School
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is East Finchley, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Monarch Court (->w), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 210 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 30 October 2008, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
26 March 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 December 2019
Regulatory Compliance
30 November 2016
Integrated
30 June 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£18,510
about £6,170 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Barnet - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Kerem School
Forest School 1.10.2026
2 Oct 2026
Nursery and Reception Tea Party
2 Oct 2026
Birthdays
1 Oct 2026
Tea Party
1 Oct 2026
Forest School
29 Sep 2026
Class Blogs and School News
29 Sep 2026
From Kerem School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Kerem School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 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
42%
Available places
124 pupils
296 places
172 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
65
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Kerem School
When was Kerem School last inspected?
Kerem School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Kerem School?
Kerem School has around 124 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kerem School?
Kerem 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 Kerem School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 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 Kerem School?
Kerem School is at Norrice Lea, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)