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Hasmonean High School for Girls

Barnet, NW7 2EUSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
+1.21
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
67 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#24 of 3,141 nationally

About Hasmonean High School for Girls

Hasmonean High School for Girls is a Jewish faith secondary in the London borough of Barnet, and its intake numbers tell a clear story of local demand. The school has capacity for 747 pupils but currently educates 585, leaving room for growth, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry with 121 applications for 72 places. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 1.68, and of those applicants, 67 put it as their first preference, with 65 receiving offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 7.8%, which is notably lower than the national average for secondary schools, reflecting the demographic profile of the area. The school is led by headteacher Alice Lucas and caters to girls from age 11 through to 18, with a sixth form centre on site. Its religious character as a Jewish school is a defining feature, and the local authority of Barnet is home to six outstanding-rated secondary schools, though Hasmonean itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterJewish
Address2 - 4 Page Street, London, Barnet, NW7 2EU
HeadteacherAlice Lucas
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils585
Free School Meals (FSM)7.8%
School Capacity585 / 747 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Dining HallAstro TurfMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsSports HallTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRugbyCricketTennisBasketballSwimmingBadmintonMartial ArtsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraDramaNewspaperChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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