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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Barnet, NW4 1NASecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.70
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
138 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#285 of 3,141 nationally

About Hasmonean High School for Boys

Hasmonean High School for Boys is a popular choice among Barnet families, with 107 first-preference offers made for 109 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, from a total of 175 applications. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.61, meaning for every place available, more than one and a half families put it top of their list. The school is a Jewish faith school for boys aged 11 to 18, and while we don’t have a direct parent satisfaction survey figure, the strong first-preference demand suggests it holds a solid reputation locally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated the school Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012, but the school remains a significant draw for families seeking a single-sex state option in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterJewish
AddressHolders Hill Road, London, Barnet, NW4 1NA
HeadteacherJames Fisher
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils772
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity772 / 747 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Dining HallSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatreSwimming PoolTennis CourtsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyRoundersSwimmingRowingBadmintonMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubDebateModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hasmonean High School for Boys has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.