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JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School)

Barnet, EN4 9GESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.97
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
282 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#91 of 3,141 nationally

About JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School)

JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, but the detail beneath that headline tells a more impressive story. The school’s Progress 8 score sits at 0.97, which is well above the national average and significantly higher than the Barnet local authority average of 0.6. This places JCoSS 6th out of 28 secondary schools in Barnet and 91st out of 3,141 schools nationally, putting it in the top 3% of all schools in the country for pupil progress. The Ofsted report itself noted Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, Outstanding personal development, and Outstanding sixth-form provision, while quality of education and leadership were both rated Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the sixth form improving from Good to Outstanding since the previous inspection in 2015.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterJewish
AddressCastlewood Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9GE
HeadteacherPatrick Moriarty
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils1,200
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity1,200 / 1,360 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolDining HallSports HallMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballTennisBasketballAthleticsRugbyCross CountryHockeyMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDramaBook ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseEco ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthResourced Provision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: jcoss.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School)

JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.