Rosh Pinah Primary School, Edgware
Rosh Pinah Primary 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 June 2016. That was 10 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 14 schools in Edgware with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Rosh Pinah Primary School in detail
Rosh Pinah Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Rosh Pinah School, where every child is given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and become a valuable member of British Society. We are a warm, friendly, Modern Orthodox Zionist School which endeavours to afford our children with a deep understanding and appreciation of Judaism."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, karate, ballet, chess and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Barnet
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Rosh Pinah Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Rosh Pinah Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Rosh Pinah Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Rosh Pinah Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rosh Pinah Primary School are Saracens Broadfields (0.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths); Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 86% maths); Beit Shvidler Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 97% maths); and Courtland School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Rosh Pinah Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Saracens BroadfieldsFairway Primary School and Children's CentreBeit Shvidler Primary SchoolCourtland School
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Rosh Pinah Primary School (as of April 2026): 86% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
1.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 45 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 9 (2.4%) 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.
Staffing
Rosh Pinah Primary School had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Edgware Underground Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldridge Avenue (->w), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 154 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Suspensions and exclusions
Rosh Pinah Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Rosh Pinah Primary School are London Academy (0.8 miles) and Mill Hill County High School (1 mile).
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a truly inclusive school where every child feels valued and cared for from day one. Teachers are experts at tailoring learning to each pupil's needs, whether providing additional support or extending the most able. The school goes beyond academics - children develop into confident, respectful young people who understand different cultures and viewpoints.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above-average results in reading, writing and mathematics with well-sequenced teaching
- Attendance and behaviour are consistently excellent with pupils showing maturity and respect
- Strong inclusive practice ensures pupils with SEND and all learners receive tailored support
- Early years provision is highly skilled with excellent language and communication development
- Rich personal development programme woven through curriculum with meaningful enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, arts clubs, music clubs, performing arts studio activities, debate club, emotional wellbeing sessions, collaborative school-wide projects
Rosh Pinah Primary School is a high-achieving, inclusive primary school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Leaders create a warm, nurturing environment where all pupils are valued and supported to succeed.
At a Glance
1.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
110 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Rosh Pinah Primary School
Uniform
1 Oct 2026
Policies
24 Sep 2026
Admissions
10 Sep 2026
Early Years
8 Sep 2026
Staff
8 Sep 2026
Vacancies
6 Jul 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Rosh Pinah Primary School.
- Broadfields Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL360m away · Not yet graded
- Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Fairway Primary Holiday Camp980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rosh Pinah Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rosh Pinah 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
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
Your chances of a place at Rosh Pinah Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
359 pupils
420 places
61 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
14.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
382
Total Pupils
184
Boys
198
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,138
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,080
Per pupil
£1893k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
5.4%
Persistent absence
316
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
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Questions parents ask about Rosh Pinah Primary School
What are SATs results like at Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Of the pupils at Rosh Pinah Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Rosh Pinah Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rosh Pinah Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rosh Pinah Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Rosh Pinah Primary 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 Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Rosh Pinah Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Classes at Rosh Pinah Primary School average 23.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Rosh Pinah Primary School has around 382 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rosh Pinah Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Rosh Pinah Primary School in 2024/25. 5.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Rosh Pinah 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 Rosh Pinah Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Rosh Pinah Primary School: Broadfields Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL (360m away, registered, not yet graded) and Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Fairway Primary Holiday Camp (980m 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 Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Rosh Pinah Primary School?
Rosh Pinah Primary School is at Glengall Road, Edgware, HA8 8TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)