Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and safe at this school. The staff are committed to helping every child succeed, with special attention paid to early reading and those who need extra support. The school teaches both the national curriculum and Jewish studies, preparing children well for life in modern Britain with a focus on respect and tolerance.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading with well-trained staff and matched reading materials helping pupils become fluent readers quickly
- Clear mathematics curriculum with small, incremental steps from Reception to Year 6
- Pupils with special educational needs are well supported with personalised plans and sensitive classroom interventions
- Good behaviour in lessons with pupils motivated and eager to learn
- Effective safeguarding with rigorous reporting systems and strong relationships with external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects curriculum (especially computing) needs to be fully planned, sequenced and resourced across all year groups
- Some subject leaders are new to middle leadership roles and need continued support to develop independence
- Behaviour at transition points between activities is less consistent and needs to match the high standard seen in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with rigorous reporting systems, well-trained staff and governors, and strong relationships with external agencies ensuring pupils get help quickly.
Extracurricular Activities
Early morning fitness club, music lessons including musical theatre and Jewish music traditions, school council, wide variety of before and after school clubs
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School is a good primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported in their learning. The school has made strong progress in early reading and mathematics, though some foundation subjects still need further development.
At a Glance
0.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 91% to 96%. Maths has declined from 95% to 85%. Writing has declined from 82% to 78%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
219 pupils
230 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Barnet
Places available
4,376
Applications
3,709
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.17098%
Overall absence
2.99401%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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