The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-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
62.5
18.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
7% 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
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 99%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Nechemia Jaffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2014 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
May 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Inspection
Location
The Community Centre, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Tiferes High School a selective school?
Yes. Tiferes High 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 Tiferes High School's Ofsted rating?
Tiferes High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tiferes High School?
Tiferes High School currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tiferes High School take?
Tiferes High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Tiferes High School?
Tiferes High School is in London, NW4 2TA, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tiferes High School have a sixth form?
No, Tiferes High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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