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 has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to good in several areas, including overall effectiveness and the quality of education. The leadership team, which has been restructured and includes a new headteacher, has successfully fostered a safe and supportive environment. Pupils feel protected and valued, with a strong emphasis on mental health and emotional well-being. Additionally, the school has a broad and ambitious curriculum, allowing students to engage in various extracurricular activities, which enhances their learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2040 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.27%
Girls: 48.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 167 | 173 | 340 |
| 8 | 157 | 127 | 284 |
| 9 | 132 | 157 | 289 |
| 10 | 148 | 120 | 268 |
| 11 | 164 | 155 | 319 |
| 12 | 148 | 143 | 291 |
| 13 | 130 | 119 | 249 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.7% |
| White, Other | 15.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 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
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- Positive behaviour and well-being culture among pupils
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Broad range of curriculum subjects available
- Supportive initiatives for developing literacy skills
- High expectations for learning and student engagement
- Successful partnerships with parents and external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices not consistently linked to taught curriculum content
- Inadequate careers education for some pupils in Years 8 to 11
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:
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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 | 226 | 48 |
| Third Preference | 97 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 700 | 318 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |