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Naima Jewish Preparatory School, London

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–11

Naima Jewish Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Naima Jewish Preparatory School in detail

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Naima Jewish Preparatory School are The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Maida Vale School (0.5 miles, selective); The American School in London (0.6 miles); and Arnold House School (0.6 miles, selective).

The School of the Islamic Republic of IranMaida Vale SchoolThe American School in LondonArnold House School

Who goes there

In 2026, 61 pupils (38.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Kilburn Park Station, about 260 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kilburn Park Road, 80 metres away.

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr B Pratt
Pupils:159
LA:Westminster
Phone:02073282802
Address:21 Andover Place, London, NW6 5ED
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:9 May 1984

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    18 November 2025

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    14 September 2022

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    9 May 2018

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  • Intermediate (EYFS)

    9 June 2015

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  • Integrated

    1 May 2012

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URN:101176
UKPRN:10079898
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Queen's Park and Maida Vale
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Getting There

Train Stations

Kilburn High Road Rail Station
360m · 6 min walk
Kilburn High Road Station (Entrance)
383m · 6 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Kilburn Park Station
255m · 4 min walk
Kilburn Park Underground Station
282m · 5 min walk
Maida Vale Station
569m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Kilburn Park Road (Stop KJ)
77m · 1 min walk
Rudolph Road (Stop KC)
209m · 3 min walk
Carlton Vale Maida Vale (Stop MB)
245m · 4 min walk
Kilburn Park Station (->N)
250m · 4 min walk
Carlton Vale (Stop KE)
255m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
160
Fatal
1
Serious
25
Children hurt
7

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 160 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 25 serious and 134 slight.

7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.

26 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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

88%

Available places

159 pupils

180 places

21 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 Westminster council

Low demand council-wide0.51 applications per place

Places available

1,754

Applications

901

Got 1st preference

65.8%

Got preferred school

92.7%

All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

61

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

39.0%

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

159

Total Pupils

75

Boys

84

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Naima Jewish Preparatory School

When was Naima Jewish Preparatory School last inspected?

Naima Jewish Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.

How many pupils go to Naima Jewish Preparatory School?

Naima Jewish Preparatory School has around 159 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Naima Jewish Preparatory School?

Naima Jewish Preparatory 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 Naima Jewish Preparatory School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 160 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 25 serious and 134 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Naima Jewish Preparatory School?

Naima Jewish Preparatory School is at 21 Andover Place, London, NW6 5ED.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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