Shalom Noam Primary School

About Shalom Noam Primary School

Shalom Noam Primary School is a Jewish state primary in Barnet that is running very close to full capacity, with 231 pupils against a cap of 235. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 2.2% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. That low figure is consistent with the school’s location in a relatively affluent part of north London. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 62 applications for 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.14 to one. Of those, 33 put Shalom Noam as their first preference, and 28 received offers. That means roughly 85% of first-preference families secured a place, but anyone listing it lower down faced very long odds. The school’s religious character clearly drives much of this appeal, and the fact it is oversubscribed suggests it has a settled reputation among local Jewish families.

Academically, Shalom Noam performs well above the Barnet average. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, against a local authority average of 73%. That puts the school fifth out of 80 primaries in Barnet, and in the top 4% nationally. Results are particularly strong in maths: 97% of pupils met the expected standard and 40% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Reading and writing also look healthy, with 87% and 93% at expected level respectively, though higher-standard attainment in writing is lower at 7%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023 rated it Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. Leadership, quality of education, early years provision and personal development were all rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including an ICT suite, sports hall, art studios, forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, athletics, cross country and dance, while after-school clubs include coding, drama, film club and book club. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health. There is also nursery provision for younger children. For families prioritising a Jewish faith setting with strong academic outcomes and a clear sense of community, Shalom Noam is a realistic option — provided you apply as a first preference. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Goldbeaters Primary School, 0.7 km away, but Shalom Noam’s own Good rating with an Outstanding behaviour judgement suggests a well-run school that parents in the area clearly trust.

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