Menorah Foundation School, EDGWARE
Menorah Foundation School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Edgware. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 14 schools in EDGWARE with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Menorah Foundation School in detail
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Menorah Foundation School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Menorah Foundation School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Menorah Foundation School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Menorah Foundation School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Menorah Foundation School are Watling Park School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 64% maths); The Annunciation RC Junior School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 79% maths); Deansbrook Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 98% reading, 100% maths); and Deansbrook Infant School (0.4 miles, Good).
Menorah Foundation School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Watling Park SchoolThe Annunciation RC Junior SchoolDeansbrook Junior SchoolDeansbrook Infant School
What parents say
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Menorah Foundation School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 31 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 11 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Burnt Oak Underground Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbots Road (->n), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Menorah Foundation School issued 6 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Menorah Foundation School are Saracens High School (0.9 miles) and St James' Catholic High School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Menorah Foundation School excels at teaching reading from the very start, with all staff trained to teach phonics consistently so children become fluent, confident readers. The school provides exceptional support for pupils' personal development, helping them understand British values, resilience and respect through thoughtfully designed discussions and learning about different cultures. Children get a strong start in early years with a carefully designed curriculum that builds the foundations they need for success in later years.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early reading programme with consistent phonics teaching and quick identification of pupils falling behind
- Exceptional personal development, with pupils showing maturity and strong understanding of British values and respect
- Well-designed early years provision that builds strong foundations for later learning
- Broad enrichment activities and trips that enrich the curriculum
- Strong, supportive community with committed parents and governors
Areas for Improvement
- Some newer subjects are taught inconsistently, which can affect how well pupils understand the intended curriculum
- Pupils with SEND do not always receive the adaptations they need to access learning effectively
- Staff need further training to use information about pupils with SEND more effectively to support their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing they are listened to and can access trusted staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, drama, chess, choir, coding, trips and visits
Menorah Foundation School is a happy, inclusive primary school at the heart of its community where pupils behave well and achieve high outcomes in national assessments. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have introduced a new curriculum to support their learning.
At a Glance
3.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
106 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 92% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 92% to 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 90% to 96% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
22.9
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Menorah Foundation School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Menorah Foundation School.
- Zidannes Sports School Ltd680m away · Not yet graded
- Edgware Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL690m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Menorah Foundation School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Menorah Foundation School is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 34 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
69%
Available places
289 pupils
420 places
131 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - EDGWARE
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for EDGWARE
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
300
Total Pupils
160
Boys
140
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,507
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,345
Per pupil
£1653k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
264
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Menorah Foundation School
Questions parents ask about Menorah Foundation School
What are SATs results like at Menorah Foundation School?
Of the pupils at Menorah Foundation School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is Menorah Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Menorah Foundation School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Menorah Foundation School?
No fixed boundary. When Menorah Foundation School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Menorah Foundation School?
Menorah Foundation School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Menorah Foundation School?
Classes at Menorah Foundation School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Menorah Foundation School?
Menorah Foundation School has around 300 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Menorah Foundation School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Menorah Foundation School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Menorah Foundation School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Menorah Foundation School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Menorah Foundation School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Menorah Foundation School: Zidannes Sports School Ltd (680m away, registered, not yet graded) and Edgware Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Menorah Foundation School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 34 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Menorah Foundation School?
Menorah Foundation School is at 2-8 Abbots Road, EDGWARE, Middlesex, HA8 0QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)