Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Jewish
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~396m)Possible (~566m)Unlikely (~736m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Miriam Kaye
Pupils:219 / 230 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:02089596089
Address:68 Hale Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3RT
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 20 January 2026View full report
URN:101376
UKPRN:10073752
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hendon
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+5ppMaths-10ppWriting-4pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Mill Hill Broadway (Entrance)
461m · 7 min walk
Mill Hill Broadway Rail Station
481m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Ashbourne Grove (Stop C)
44m · 1 min walk
Downhurst Avenue (Stop F)
69m · 1 min walk
Beech Walk (Stop E)
177m · 3 min walk
Hale Grove Gardens (Stop D)
250m · 4 min walk
Greencroft (Stop R)
405m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

219 pupils

230 capacity

11 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Barnet

Low demand0.85x oversubscription

Places available

4,376

Applications

3,709

Got 1st preference

84.3%

Got preferred school

97.1%

Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

20 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
24 November 2021
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
30 June 2010

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.17098%

Overall absence

2.99401%

Persistent absence

167

Enrolments

Authorised2.54692%
Unauthorised0.62406%
Persistent (10%+)2.99401%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.94167%
18/19
1.76953%
20/21
6.06433%
21/22
3.34662%
22/23
3.13614%
23/24
3.17098%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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