The London Mechina, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
22%
Available places
10 pupils
45 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Barnet
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)
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