The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
66.7
22.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
85%
42.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 53 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Esther Pearlman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthview Junior and Infant School
Primary · 922m away
Gladstone Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North Brent School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Anson Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hopewell Special School (Willesden)
Independent · 1.8km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Menorah High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Menorah High School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Menorah High School for Girls?
Menorah High School for Girls currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Menorah High School for Girls take?
Menorah High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Menorah High School for Girls?
Menorah High School for Girls is in London, NW2 7BZ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Menorah High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Menorah High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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