Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Address | 20 Daws Lane London NW7 4SL |
| Phone | 02089062983 |
| Reference Number | 136938 |
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School has been rated as good overall, with specific strengths in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, safe, and encouraged to express their opinions. There is a strong commitment to ensuring that pupils learn respect for differences and contribute to the school community through various roles. With a recent curriculum overhaul, pupils are expected to achieve ambitious standards across a full range of subjects, while the school's effective approach to reading supports early literacy in both Hebrew and English. However, challenges remain in ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the tailored support they need to succeed. In some cases, the assessment does not identify gaps in knowledge before progressing in the curriculum, and new policies on behaviour management have not been consistently implemented. Addressing these areas is crucial for the school to maintain high standards and ensure every pupil achieves their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 176 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.84%
Girls: 47.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 3 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 5 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 6 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.1% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Nurturing and supportive learning environment
- High ambitions for pupil achievement
- Strong curriculum design with clear sequencing
- Effective early reading support in Hebrew and English
- Positive behavior management and culture
- Active engagement of older pupils in responsibilities
- Well-designed personal, social, and health education program
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to check understanding
- Tasks not consistently adapted for SEND and challenged learners
- New behaviour policy not fully embedded
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 108 |
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 | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 4.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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