Menorah High School for Girls
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Capacity
402
Pupils
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Demand
About Menorah High School for Girls
Menorah High School for Girls is a state secondary in Brent that has been rated Good by Ofsted, with leadership and management judged Outstanding in its most recent ungraded inspection in December 2024. The inspection report noted the school had improved significantly since its previous graded inspection. But the single most informative metric is its Progress 8 score of 1.58, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs compared with the national average. This score places the school first out of 32 schools of the same type in the local authority of Barnet, and fourth nationally out of 3,141 schools. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.6, meaning Menorah’s pupils make substantially more progress than their peers in other Barnet schools.
Digging into the exam data, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 69, and the EBacc average point score is 6.77. Nearly 97 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and 91 per cent hit the higher grade 5 threshold. The EBacc entry rate is high at 77 per cent, and 74 per cent of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the average A-level grade per entry is B+, with a points-per-entry score of 43.13. The value-added score of 0.29 is rated above average, and 36 per cent of entries achieved AAB or higher. The school’s Progress 8 score of 1.58 is significantly higher than the local authority average of 0.6, and it ranks first in Barnet among schools of the same type, ahead of peers such as The Totteridge Academy and Queen Elizabeth's School.
The school is oversubscribed, with 105 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 95 of those applicants put it as their first preference. It is a Jewish faith school for girls aged 11 to 18, with a capacity of 400 and currently 402 pupils on roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 4 per cent. Facilities include a theatre, science labs, a sports hall, and a sixth-form centre, and the school offers a wide range of sports from hockey and netball to martial arts and cross country. Clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, coding, and Young Enterprise. The school lists SEND support for conditions including dyslexia, autism, and speech and language needs. Parent View responses are overwhelmingly positive: 100 per cent of the 65 respondents would recommend the school, and 91 per cent strongly agreed that their child feels safe. This is a school for families who place a premium on strong academic progress within a faith-based environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | 105 Brook Road, London, Brent, NW2 7BZ |
| Headteacher | Esther Pearlman |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.0% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 400 (100% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Dec 2024): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.58)
4th of 3,141
Nationally
2nd of 487
In London
2nd of 13
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
46.9
'22/23
44.0
'23/24
43.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/235%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 43 pupils).
- Employment21%
- Not sustained9%
- University (HE)5%
Source: DfE 16-18 destination measures, Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion. Russell Group / top-third HE breakdown not shown.
Ofsted Parent View
65 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
95 families put this school as their 1st choice (90% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.1%
- White (other)10.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Menorah High School for Girls
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
105 Brook Road, London
Brent, NW2 7BZ
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