The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.9
17.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
35.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,381
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Dr Melanie Lee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castlewood Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9GE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLivingstone Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Cromer Road Primary School
Primary · 648m away
St Margaret's Nursery School
Nursery · 699m away
Brookhill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Lyonsdown School
Independent · 1.2km away
Trent CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Danegrove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
East Barnet School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is JCoSS a selective school?
No. JCoSS is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is JCoSS's Ofsted rating?
JCoSS was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend JCoSS?
JCoSS currently has 1,381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does JCoSS take?
JCoSS caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is JCoSS?
JCoSS is in New Barnet, EN4 9GE, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does JCoSS have a sixth form?
Yes, JCoSS has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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