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Kerem School, London

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Orthodox Jewish
Ages 2–11

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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Avital Sharman
Pupils:124
LA:Barnet
Phone:02084550909
Address:Norrice Lea, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0RE
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:10 October 1957

ISI 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

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    3 December 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    30 November 2016

    PDF
  • Integrated

    30 June 2014

    PDF
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URN:101381
UKPRN:10077620
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Finchley and Golders Green
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

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Keep up with Kerem School

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

East Finchley
691m · 11 min walk
East Finchley Underground Station
693m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Monarch Court (->W)
69m · 1 min walk
Belvedere Court (->E)
233m · 4 min walk
Norrice Lea (->W)
282m · 5 min walk
Blandford Close (->E)
287m · 5 min walk
Chalton Drive (->E)
382m · 6 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

42%

Available places

124 pupils

296 places

172 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Barnet council

Low demand council-wide0.87 applications per place

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(2)

30 October 2008
10 November 2003

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

24

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

21.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

124

Total Pupils

65

Boys

59

Girls

2026 academic year

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)

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