Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
About Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School is a small, state-funded primary in Barnet with a distinctly local feel. It currently has 176 pupils on roll against a capacity of 196, so there is some headroom, but demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 19 places, with all 19 first-preference offers taken up. That works out at roughly 3.5 applicants per place, a clear signal of popularity among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 1.7%, well below the national average and a reflection of the school’s particular demographic. As a Jewish faith school, it draws families who value that religious character, and the headteacher, Hannah Martin, leads a mixed-gender primary that covers ages 3 to 11. The school does not have a nursery provision, so entry begins in Reception.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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