Hasmonean High School for Girls

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.

Academically, Hasmonean High School for Girls delivers results that place it among the strongest performers in the country. Its Progress 8 score of 1.21 is well above the local authority average of 0.6, and nationally it ranks 24th out of 3,141 schools on this measure. In Barnet, it sits 4th out of 32 schools of the same type, with a percentile ranking of just under 11%. The Attainment 8 score is 62.1, and 82.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 5.83, with 44.7% of pupils entering the EBacc and achieving a grade 4 or above. At sixth form, the picture is equally strong: the school was rated Outstanding for sixth form provision in its 2023 inspection, and its value-added score of 0.23 is rated as above average. The average points per entry is 43.66, equivalent to a B+ grade, and 41.5% of A-level entries achieved AAB or higher. These outcomes place it 3rd in Barnet for Progress 8 and 17th in London.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, music rooms, science labs, a sixth form centre, and extensive sports provision with an astro turf, tennis courts, and playing fields. Sports on offer include netball, swimming, and martial arts, while clubs cover debate, orchestra, drama, and a book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its strong academic outcomes and Jewish faith character, this school will particularly suit families who prioritise high attainment and a structured, faith-based environment. The oversubscription means applying as a first preference is essential, and the 1.68 ratio suggests competition is real but not prohibitive. It’s a good fit for families in Barnet looking for a girls’ school with a proven track record of adding significant academic value.

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