Akiva School
100%
Capacity
420
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Akiva School
Akiva School’s Key Stage 2 results put it well ahead of the Barnet local authority average. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 73%, Akiva’s figure is 88% — a gap of 15 percentage points. That performance places the school 4th out of 80 primary schools in Barnet, putting it in the top 5% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 4% of all primary schools. The school also outperforms on higher-level attainment: 20% of pupils hit the higher standard in all three subjects, and in maths specifically, 44% reached that top tier. Reading and writing higher scores are 31% and 39% respectively. These are strong numbers for a state primary, and they suggest a consistent focus on stretching pupils beyond the expected level.
The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2023, confirmed it remains Good — a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2013. The 2013 report gave top marks of 2 (Good) for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school is full to its capacity of 420 pupils, and it is clearly popular: for 2025/26 entry, there were 161 applications for 59 places, with 87 first-preference applications and an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. That level of demand reflects the school’s reputation within the borough. Barnet has 14 outstanding primary schools, but Akiva’s consistent Good rating and strong exam results make it a reliable choice for families who prioritise academic outcomes.
Akiva is a Jewish faith primary for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, and it serves a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (0.5%). The school offers a broad set of facilities including a sports hall, library, ICT suite, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers cricket, swimming, netball, athletics, football, tennis and rounders, and there are clubs for book club, drama and eco club. The school has identified SEND support for specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia), speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, oversubscribed primary with a clear religious character, strong core subject results and a wide range of extracurricular activities — but one where places are competitive and early application is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | 80 East End Road, London, Barnet, N3 2SY |
| Headteacher | Claire Silver |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 0.5% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
456th of 13,686
Nationally
108th of 1,592
In London
4th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
161
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
87 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British64.5%
- White (other)24.5%
- Mixed3.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
18
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Akiva School
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Contact Information
80 East End Road, London
Barnet, N3 2SY
Journey to School
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