Shalom Noam Primary School, Edgware
Shalom Noam Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Edgware. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 14 schools in Edgware with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Shalom Noam Primary School in detail
Shalom Noam Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Shalom Noam is a voluntary aided, Jewish school providing Orthodox Jewish pupils with: We are committed to creating a happy, safe and nurturing environment based on Torah values, where all members of the school and the wider community will be respected and valued."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Shalom Noam Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Shalom Noam Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Shalom Noam Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Shalom Noam Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shalom Noam Primary School are Barnfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths); The Annunciation Catholic Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); Watling Park School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 64% maths); and Menorah Foundation School (0.4 miles, Good, 96% reading, 98% maths).
Shalom Noam Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Barnfield Primary SchoolThe Annunciation Catholic Infant SchoolWatling Park SchoolMenorah Foundation School
Who goes there
0.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 27.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Shalom Noam Primary School had 16 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 Burnt Oak Underground Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burnt Oak Broadway, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 620 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Shalom Noam Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Shalom Noam Primary School are Saracens High School (0.9 miles), Canons High School (0.9 miles) and Kingsbury 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
0.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 97% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Shalom Noam Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Shalom Noam Primary School.
- Zidannes Sports School Ltd850m away · Not yet graded
- Edgware Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL870m away · Not yet graded
- Magna Extended Schools at Stag Lane930m away · Not yet graded
- Free Readers Edgware960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Shalom Noam Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shalom Noam 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
- 95
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 95 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 83 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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 Shalom Noam Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 places
6 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
117
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,300
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,530
Per pupil
£1214k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
179
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
Shalom Noam Primary School
Questions parents ask about Shalom Noam Primary School
What are SATs results like at Shalom Noam Primary School?
Of the pupils at Shalom Noam Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Shalom Noam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shalom Noam Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Shalom Noam Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Shalom Noam 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 Shalom Noam Primary School?
Shalom Noam Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How many pupils go to Shalom Noam Primary School?
Shalom Noam Primary School has around 226 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shalom Noam Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Shalom Noam Primary School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shalom Noam Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Shalom Noam 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 Shalom Noam Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Shalom Noam Primary School: Zidannes Sports School Ltd (850m away, registered, not yet graded), Edgware Primary School - Super Star Sport NWL (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and Magna Extended Schools at Stag Lane (930m 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 Shalom Noam Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 95 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 83 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Shalom Noam Primary School?
Shalom Noam Primary School is at East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)