The London Mechina, London

Senior
Other independent school
Boys
Ages 1113

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Moshe Patashnik
Pupils:10 / 45 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:07921777246
Address:Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RZ
Status:open
Opened:29 May 2024

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 10 February 2026View full report
URN:150439
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Chipping Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The school has thoughtfully planned a broad curriculum that combines academic learning with religious education and personal development. Leaders are actively recruiting experienced teachers and have strong plans to support pupils with additional needs. The school is firmly committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where pupils learn about diversity and British values.

Key Strengths

  • Well-planned curriculum covering national curriculum subjects plus religious education, PSHE and relationships education
  • Strong commitment to safeguarding with effective policies and staff training systems in place
  • Clear plans to support pupils with different abilities, including those with special educational needs
  • Leadership team has secure understanding of educational standards and robust governance plans
  • Curriculum designed to promote respect for diversity, British values and equality

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are likely to be effective, with a policy reflecting latest statutory guidance and secure systems for safer recruitment, staff induction and tracking of concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Enrichment trips, visiting speakers, assembly programme

The London Mechina is an independent school for boys of Orthodox Jewish Faith seeking to change its age range from 15-18 to 11-13 years old. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if this material change is approved.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Woodside Park
53m · 1 min walk
Woodside Park Underground Station
64m · 1 min walk

Bus Stops

Woodside Park (Stop L)
46m · 1 min walk
Gainsborough Road / North Finchley (->W)
189m · 3 min walk
Woodside Avenue / North Finchley (->E)
224m · 4 min walk
Chanctonbury Way (->S)
401m · 7 min walk
Southover (->S)
405m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

22%

Available places

10 pupils

45 capacity

35 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Barnet

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

4,877

Applications

4,221

Got 1st preference

72.4%

Got preferred school

92.6%

Secondary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

10 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
16 July 2025
26 March 2024

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