The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 18.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
18.9
24.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 76%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Sara Craimer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
March 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
June 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
February 2019 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
September 2018 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Location
1011 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7HB
Town setting
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Menorah Primary School for Girls
Primary · 775m away
Peninim
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WENTWORTH COLLEGE
Independent · 1.0km away
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shiras Devorah High School's Ofsted rating?
Shiras Devorah High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shiras Devorah High School?
Shiras Devorah High School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shiras Devorah High School take?
Shiras Devorah High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Shiras Devorah High School?
Shiras Devorah High School is in NW11 7HB, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shiras Devorah High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shiras Devorah High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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