JFS
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Address | Kenton The Mall Harrow Middlesex HA3 9TE |
| Phone | 02082063100 |
| Reference Number | 133724 |
JFS is a large, high-performing secondary school with a sixth form and a Jewish religious character. Inspectors found that pupils achieve exceptionally well, with very high published outcomes at GCSE and A level and strong progress from their starting points. Disadvantaged pupils also make better-than-national progress and attain significantly above national averages. Curriculum and teaching, leadership and governance, personal development, and post-16 provision are all exceptionally strong, and pupils are extremely well prepared for their next steps. Safeguarding standards are met. Attendance and behaviour and inclusion are strong rather than exceptional. Pupils attend regularly, behave calmly and respectfully, and learning time is maximised. Inclusion is well led, with robust support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, effective use of additional funding, and close work with families and external professionals. The next steps focus on refining systems for inclusion and attendance so that the school can sustain exceptional standards for all groups, particularly disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2091 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.79%
Girls: 49.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 169 | 171 | 340 |
| 8 | 165 | 176 | 341 |
| 9 | 158 | 130 | 288 |
| 10 | 137 | 155 | 292 |
| 11 | 143 | 116 | 259 |
| 12 | 144 | 141 | 285 |
| 13 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.1% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Strong standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Exceptional |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Exceptional |
| > Achievement | Exceptional |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Exceptional |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Exceptional |
| Last Report Date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | School inspection |
| 04 Apr 2022 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2021 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection |
| 05 May 2009 | Full inspection |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptionally high academic outcomes at GCSE and A level, well above national averages.
- Remarkable pupil progress from starting points across the school.
- Disadvantaged pupils make better-than-national progress and attain well above national averages.
- Highly ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that stretches all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Excellent subject knowledge and precise adaptation in teaching, including post-16.
- Cutting-edge assessment and feedback systems that quickly identify and address gaps.
- Exceptional leadership and governance with a clear moral purpose and robust challenge.
- Outstanding personal development, citizenship, and character education.
- Comprehensive careers programme supported by dedicated alumni.
- Broad and ambitious sixth-form offer with expert teaching and strong destinations.
- Calm, orderly, and respectful behaviour with no disruption to learning.
- High attendance and effective work with families to remove barriers.
- Strong inclusive practice with effective support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- High-quality pastoral care and a harmonious, inclusive school community.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open and positive culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Inclusion systems are strong but not yet exceptional; leaders should refine them to sustain transformational impact for all groups.
- Attendance is strong but not yet exceptional; further refinement is needed, particularly for disadvantaged pupils' attendance.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 79% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 89.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 46.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 47.38 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 38.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 203 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 99 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 715 | 320 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Sinai Jewish Primary School
Shakespeare Drive, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9UD |
0.11 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Primary School
Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9ND |
0.51 miles |
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St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8YD |
0.56 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Clifton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9NS |
0.68 miles |
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Roe Green Junior School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JL |
0.73 miles |
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Roe Green Infant School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JL |
0.73 miles |
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Uxendon Manor Primary School
Vista Way, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UX |
0.74 miles |
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Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Kingsbury Synagogue, Kingsbury Green, London, NW9 8XR |
0.75 miles |
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Fryent Primary School
Church Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8JD |
0.78 miles |
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Mount Stewart Junior School
Carlisle Gardens, Mount Stewart Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0JX |
0.87 miles |
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Mount Stewart Infant School
Carlisle Gardens, Mount Stewart Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0JX |
0.9 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Glebe Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9LF |
0.98 miles |
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BD |
1.01 miles |
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Preston Park Primary School
College Road, Preston Park Primary School, Wembley, HA9 8RJ |
1.03 miles |
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Kenmore Park Junior School
Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9JA |
1.14 miles |
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Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9JA |
1.14 miles |
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Beis Yaakov Primary School
373 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6NQ |
1.25 miles |
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Stag Lane Primary School
Collier Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 5RU |
1.28 miles |
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St Christopher's Prep School
71 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HE |
1.34 miles |
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Chalkhill Primary School
Barnhill Road, Brent, Wembley, HA9 9YP |
1.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Southover Partnership School
288 Kingsbury Road, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HA |
0.54 miles |
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Claremont High School
Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH |
0.6 miles |
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Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR |
0.66 miles |
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Pathways School
All Saints Parish Hall, Shrewsbury Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9LX |
0.68 miles |
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The Village School
Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY |
0.94 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
1.03 miles |
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Ark Academy
Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9JR |
1.07 miles |
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Lycee International de Londres
Old Brent Hall, 54 Forty Lane, Wembley, London, HA9 9LY |
1.08 miles |
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Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA |
1.09 miles |
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Michaela Community School
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
1.27 miles |
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Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN |
1.31 miles |
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Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY |
1.33 miles |
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Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 1PL |
1.59 miles |
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Beis Medrash Elyon
233 West Hendon Broadway, West Hendon, London, NW9 7DH |
1.7 miles |
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Wembley High Technology College
East Lane, North Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT |
1.77 miles |
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North London Grammar School
110 Colindeep Lane, London, NW9 6HB |
1.84 miles |
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Saracens High School
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS |
1.99 miles |
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Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
2 miles |
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Harrow High School
Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2JG |
2 miles |
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Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU |
2.02 miles |