Hendon Preparatory School
Hendon Preparatory School is an independent school in Barnet for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 104 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hendon Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in February 2010.
Ofsted inspection: February 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 20 Tenterden Grove Hendon London NW4 1TD |
| Reference Number | 101368 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.81%
Girls: 45.19% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hendon Preparatory School provides a good quality of education with some outstanding features. It successfully integrates a diverse student body and effectively prepares pupils for selective senior independent schools, often with scholarship placements. The school has a nurturing environment and strong support for students with special educational needs, particularly in the area of English as an additional language. This is their first Ofsted inspection, having previously been assessed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Successful integration of a diverse cultural and linguistic community.
- Outstanding support for students with special educational needs.
- Effective teaching of English as an additional language across the curriculum.
- Good progress made by children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Impressive art displays showcasing students' work.
- High expectations of academic success and effective preparation for entrance examinations.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional lack of extension tasks for pupils who complete set work.
- Need for better analysis of assessment information for children's starting points in Nursery.
In 2025–26, 8.7% of pupils at Hendon Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Hendon Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hendon Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in February 2010.
When was Hendon Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hendon Preparatory School was last inspected in February 2010.
How many pupils does Hendon Preparatory School have?
Hendon Preparatory School has 104 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hendon Preparatory School cover?
Hendon Preparatory School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Hendon Preparatory School?
Hendon Preparatory School is at 20 Tenterden Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 1TD.