Tiferes High School, London
Tiferes High School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tiferes High School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tiferes High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Tiferes High School are Brampton College (0.2 miles); Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Ateres Beis Yaakov (0.4 miles, Good); and Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, selective).
Brampton CollegeBeth Jacob Grammar School for GirlsAteres Beis YaakovTalmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (5.1%) received SEN support and 3 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hendon Central Underground Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bell Lane, 260 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentNot met
- 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 managementNot met
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school is a nurturing place to be. Staff provide high levels of support and care for their pupils. They prioritise pupils' safety. As a result, pupils are happy here and enjoy their time at school.
Staff, pupils, parents and carers have created a real sense of community within the school. Whole-school events such as celebrations of Jewish festivals, hiking trips, class competitions and charity fundraising days take place frequently. Older pupils enjoy organising the annual school show. They make sure that everyone has a part to play, from dancing and singing to costume design and scriptwriting.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school ensures that pupils study a wide range of subjects. This includes information technology, humanities, Hebrew and creative subjects such as art and sewing. Older pupils have a variety of optional subjects to study at GCSE level or equivalent. The curriculum is well planned.
In lessons, teachers check pupils' learning and identify gaps in understanding. They use formal tests to check that pupils retain knowledge in the long term. Teaching is adapted where needed to make sure that any gaps or misconceptions are addressed. Teachers are secure in their subject knowledge. They help pupils to recall their prior learning and support them well in developing their written and spoken language. Staff receive professional development to help them successfully deliver their subjects. They enjoy working here and are well supported by leaders.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Personal development (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Tiferes High School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 113 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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
91%
Near capacity
137 pupils
150 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(9)
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
7.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
137
Total Pupils
0
Boys
137
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Tiferes High School
Questions parents ask about Tiferes High School
What are GCSE results like at Tiferes High School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tiferes High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Tiferes High School's Ofsted rating?
Tiferes High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
Does Tiferes High School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Tiferes High School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
How many pupils go to Tiferes High School?
Tiferes High School has around 137 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tiferes High School?
Tiferes High School 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 Tiferes High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 113 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 Tiferes High School?
Tiferes High School is at The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, London, NW4 2TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)