Menorah Grammar School, Edgware
Menorah Grammar School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 21 in Edgware. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Menorah Grammar School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Menorah Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Menorah Grammar School are The London Mechina (0.6 miles); Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch (0.8 miles, Good); St Martin's School (0.9 miles); and Holland House School (1.1 miles, selective).
The London MechinaEdgware Jewish Girls - Beis ChinuchSt Martin's SchoolHolland House School
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Menorah Grammar School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 30 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 0% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (0.4%) received SEN support and 21 (9.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentNot met
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementNot met
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school prioritizes pupil safety through comprehensive safeguarding policies, regular staff training, and strong partnerships with local authorities. Leaders have taken appropriate steps to manage health and safety risks, including securing the building premises and implementing regular safety checks. The school maintains robust recruitment procedures and clear reporting structures that keep pupils and staff informed about how to report concerns.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding policies and practices with regular staff training and proper recording of concerns
- Strong health and safety procedures including regular building checks, fire safety inspections, and risk assessments
- Rigorous safer recruitment procedures with proper pre-employment checks documented in the single central record
- Good staff knowledge of safeguarding guidance and effective cooperation with local authority and external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Structural deterioration of the raised entry steps requiring remedial works (currently awaiting repair quote)
- Need to complete repairs to entry steps to address concrete deterioration and exposed metalwork
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective; the school has up-to-date policies, all staff receive regular training, leaders work well with the local authority, and all concerns are recorded appropriately.
Menorah Grammar School is an independent Orthodox Jewish school for boys aged 11-21 that met all independent school standards checked during this emergency inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
73 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Menorah Grammar School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
231 pupils
290 places
59 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Edgware
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edgware
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.
Inspection History(15)
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
231
Total Pupils
231
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Menorah Grammar School
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Questions parents ask about Menorah Grammar School
What are GCSE results like at Menorah Grammar School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Menorah Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Menorah Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Menorah Grammar School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2025, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Menorah Grammar School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, Menorah Grammar School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
How many pupils go to Menorah Grammar School?
Menorah Grammar School has around 231 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Menorah Grammar School?
Menorah Grammar 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 Menorah Grammar 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 Grammar School?
Menorah Grammar School is at Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)