Tashbar of Edgware, Edgware
Tashbar of Edgware is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 11 in Edgware. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tashbar of Edgware in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Tashbar of Edgware are Holland House School (0.1 miles, selective); Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch (0.4 miles, Good); The London Mechina (0.5 miles); and North London Collegiate School (0.9 miles, selective).
Holland House SchoolEdgware Jewish Girls - Beis ChinuchThe London MechinaNorth London Collegiate School
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tashbar of Edgware (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 29 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Edgware Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edgwarebury Lane / Edgware Way, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tashbar of Edgware stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 245 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).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- 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 managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tashbar creates a caring, supportive environment where children thrive. The school excels at teaching reading through a structured approach that gets children reading confidently early on, and parents are kept informed about how to help at home. Your child will benefit from a broad curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step, a strong focus on personal development including online safety, and excellent support if they have any additional learning needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with structured phonics teaching that helps pupils become fluent and confident readers quickly - parents receive support on how to help at home
- Well-organised secular curriculum that builds knowledge sequentially from early years onwards, allowing pupils to build on previous learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through collaboration with parents and experts
- Personal development is comprehensive, including education about modern Britain, different cultures, healthy relationships and online safety
- Warm, close-knit community ethos with nurturing staff who help children settle quickly into school life
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching sometimes focuses too much on activities rather than making sure pupils know and remember essential knowledge
- Writing errors are not always corrected quickly enough, leading to mistakes that persist across different subjects
- Need to strengthen staff expertise in identifying and addressing writing weaknesses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils reporting they trust staff to sort out problems fairly and feel safe at school.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits that support curriculum learning and provide cooperative experiences
Tashbar of Edgware is an independent Orthodox Jewish school for boys aged 3-11 that has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all areas. The school has a warm, nurturing community where pupils behave responsibly and feel safe.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 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 Tashbar of Edgware
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 51
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 45 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
6 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
88%
Available places
210 pupils
240 places
30 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
210
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Tashbar of Edgware
What is Tashbar of Edgware's Ofsted rating?
Tashbar of Edgware was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025.
Does Tashbar of Edgware meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2025, Tashbar of Edgware met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Tashbar of Edgware?
Tashbar of Edgware has around 210 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tashbar of Edgware?
Tashbar of Edgware 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 Tashbar of Edgware?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 45 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 6 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 Tashbar of Edgware?
Tashbar of Edgware is at 45-47 Mowbray Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)