Menorah Foundation School
80%
Capacity
320
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Menorah Foundation School
Menorah Foundation School is a state-funded Jewish primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 320 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 400 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Menorah Foundation School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Holli Hunter, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 727th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 80 in Barnet.
Menorah Foundation School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
Menorah Foundation School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (106 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Menorah Foundation School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Menorah Foundation School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | 2-8 Abbots Road, EDGWARE, Barnet, HA8 0QS |
| Headteacher | Holli Hunter |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.1% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 400 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
727th of 13,686
Nationally
177th of 1,592
In London
10th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
106 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
2-8 Abbots Road, EDGWARE
Barnet, HA8 0QS
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