Beis Yaakov Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Address | 373 Edgware Road London NW9 6NQ |
| Phone | 02089059590 |
| Reference Number | 133365 |
Beis Yaakov Primary School continues to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection and is recognized for its vibrant and ambitious school community where pupils thrive. The school provides a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported, thanks to a strong safeguarding culture and high staff expectations for both academic and personal development. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively caters to the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make strong progress and achieve well. However, some subjects require further development to ensure the depth of learning and understanding is consistently met across all areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 456 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 59 | 59 |
| 2 | Unknown | 53 | 53 |
| 3 | Unknown | 58 | 58 |
| 4 | Unknown | 62 | 62 |
| 5 | Unknown | 54 | 54 |
| 6 | Unknown | 73 | 73 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a rich and engaging school life with extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.
- Strong safeguarding culture that makes pupils feel safe and valued.
- Ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND.
- High-quality teaching leads to strong progress in phonics and early literacy skills.
- Staff feel well supported with effective professional development initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are still developing, and new assessment strategies are not fully embedded.
- Misconceptions in learning are not consistently identified or addressed.
- Some teaching activities do not align closely with the intended curriculum, impacting depth of understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Colindale Primary School
Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 6DT |
0.5 miles |
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BD |
0.61 miles |
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Roe Green Junior School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JL |
0.64 miles |
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Roe Green Infant School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JL |
0.64 miles |
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Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA |
0.68 miles |
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Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Kingsbury Synagogue, Kingsbury Green, London, NW9 8XR |
0.69 miles |
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The Hyde School
Hyde Crescent, London, NW9 7EY |
0.76 miles |
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The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ |
0.76 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Primary School
Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9ND |
0.79 miles |
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St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8YD |
0.83 miles |
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Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ |
0.84 miles |
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Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Road, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0HA |
0.85 miles |
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Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE |
0.95 miles |
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Fryent Primary School
Church Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8JD |
1.05 miles |
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Stag Lane Primary School
Collier Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 5RU |
1.1 miles |
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Sunnyfields Primary School
Hatchcroft, Off Greyhound Hill, Hendon, London, NW4 4JH |
1.11 miles |
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Beis Soroh Schneirer
Arbiter House, Wilberforce Road, West Hendon, NW9 6AX |
1.13 miles |
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The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital, Edgware, HA8 0AD |
1.14 miles |
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Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
1.14 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Watford Way, Hendon, London, NW4 4TY |
1.17 miles |
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The Village School
Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY |
0.35 miles |
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North London Grammar School
110 Colindeep Lane, London, NW9 6HB |
0.72 miles |
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Southover Partnership School
288 Kingsbury Road, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HA |
0.74 miles |
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Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR |
0.75 miles |
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Saracens High School
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS |
0.76 miles |
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St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE |
0.95 miles |
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Beis Medrash Elyon
233 West Hendon Broadway, West Hendon, London, NW9 7DH |
1.12 miles |
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Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
1.14 miles |
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JFS
Kenton, The Mall, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9TE |
1.25 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EU |
1.32 miles |
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR |
1.35 miles |
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Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN |
1.38 miles |
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Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY |
1.39 miles |
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Tiferes High School
The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA |
1.52 miles |
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Brampton College
Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4DQ |
1.54 miles |
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Copthall School
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP |
1.58 miles |
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Pathways School
All Saints Parish Hall, Shrewsbury Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9LX |
1.59 miles |
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Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
1.63 miles |
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Claremont High School
Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH |
1.64 miles |
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Kisharon School
54 Parson Street, LONDON, NW4 1TP |
1.69 miles |