The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.6 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
64.6
20.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
37.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.36
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 285 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,040
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Dr David Moody (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2021 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
The Mall, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSinai Jewish Primary School
Primary · Very close
Kingsbury Green Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Southover Partnership School
Independent · 875m away
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Claremont High School
Secondary · 961m away
Pathways School
Independent · 1.1km away
Uxendon Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is JFS a selective school?
No. JFS is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is JFS's Ofsted rating?
JFS was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend JFS?
JFS currently has 2,040 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does JFS take?
JFS caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is JFS?
JFS is in Harrow, HA3 9TE, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does JFS have a sixth form?
Yes, JFS has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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