Nancy Reuben Primary School, London
Nancy Reuben Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It has a Jewish religious character.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Nancy Reuben Primary School in detail
Nancy Reuben Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Community - Our children grow in confidence, fully prepared to excel in society, whilst being proud of their Jewish identity. Our vision is about building the future pillars of the community - our children!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the headteacher of this wonderful school, I am proud of our community and the many accomplishments we have achieved together. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Nancy Reuben Primary School
Across Barnet, 86% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Barnet lodged 37 appeals against primary school offers; 26 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (3.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Nancy Reuben Primary School are Saracens Bell Lane (0.2 miles, 55% reading, 75% maths); Independent Jewish Day School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 88% maths); Chalgrove Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Hasmonean Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths).
Saracens Bell LaneIndependent Jewish Day SchoolChalgrove Primary SchoolHasmonean Primary School
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hendon Central Underground Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alexandra Road (NW4) (->w), 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Nancy Reuben Primary School are Hendon School (0.3 miles), St Mary's and St John's CofE School (0.4 miles), Hasmonean High School for Boys (0.5 miles) and Hasmonean High School for Girls (1.2 miles).
Hendon SchoolSt Mary's and St John's CofE SchoolHasmonean High School for BoysHasmonean High School for Girls
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.6
Avg class size
21.8
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Nancy Reuben Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Nancy Reuben Primary School.
- Little Ones ExploreAt the school · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Hendon780m away · Not yet graded
- The Hub860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Nancy Reuben Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Nancy Reuben Primary 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
- 110
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 103 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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
92%
Near capacity
231 pupils
252 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
231
Total Pupils
129
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,262
Mean salary
2026 data
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Nancy Reuben Primary School
What is the catchment area for Nancy Reuben Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Nancy Reuben Primary School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Nancy Reuben Primary School?
Classes at Nancy Reuben Primary School average 20.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Nancy Reuben Primary School?
Nancy Reuben Primary School has around 231 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Nancy Reuben Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Nancy Reuben Primary 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 Nancy Reuben Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Little Ones Explore (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Nancy Reuben Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 103 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Nancy Reuben Primary School?
Nancy Reuben Primary School is at 48 Finchley Lane, Hendon, London.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)