The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
15.8
28.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
7%
34.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 285
- Capacity
- 95%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Rabbi Yitschok Lev (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
May 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
May 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2014 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
January 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2008 | Inspection
Location
Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChalgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Christ's College Finchley
Secondary · 1.2km away
Brookland Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kisharon School
Free school · 1.6km away
Garden Suburb Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Garden Suburb Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hendon Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pardes House Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Pardes House Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Pardes House Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Pardes House Grammar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pardes House Grammar School?
Pardes House Grammar School currently has 285 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pardes House Grammar School take?
Pardes House Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Pardes House Grammar School?
Pardes House Grammar School is in London, N3 1SA, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pardes House Grammar School have a sixth form?
No, Pardes House Grammar School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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