Peninim
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 37 Elmcroft Crescent Barnet London NW11 9TB |
| Reference Number | 137502 |
Peninim is a good independent school with an Orthodox Jewish ethos, having made significant improvements since its last inspection, where it required improvement. The school now provides a warm, nurturing environment where pupils thrive, developing strong social skills and a love for learning through an ambitious curriculum. Although there are areas of excellence, there are still challenges in delivering the curriculum consistently across all subjects, leading to occasional gaps in pupils' knowledge that need addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 135 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 25.93%
Girls: 74.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Dec 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Monitoring inspection |
| 18 Jun 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are welcomed warmly and quickly settle into school.
- Staff form nurturing professional bonds with pupils.
- Pupils exhibit responsible and compassionate behavior.
- Curriculum breadth and ambition have improved since the last inspection.
- Phonics teaching is effectively matched to pupils' knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders monitor and support staff well, considering their workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misalignment between lesson activities and intended curriculum content.
- Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed consistently.
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