The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
- 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
31.8
12.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–21
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Rabbi Yoel Rabinowitz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
February 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
June 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
June 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
September 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Northgate School
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Northgate School
Pupil referral unit · 595m away
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Primary · 629m away
Goldbeaters Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Shalom Noam Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Barnfield Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Saracens High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Menorah Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Menorah Grammar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Menorah Grammar School?
Menorah Grammar School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Menorah Grammar School take?
Menorah Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 21.
Where is Menorah Grammar School?
Menorah Grammar School is in Edgware, HA8 0QS, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Menorah Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Menorah Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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