Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Menorah High School for Girls is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 12th of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 31 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils and staff are very happy to be part of the thriving 'Menorah family'. Pupils rightly feel safe and well cared for. Pupils achieve exceptionally well because the school provides an ambitious and balanced curriculum which meets all statutory requirements. Pupils realise the high expectations provided by highly dedicated staff. Parents and carers value the strong emphasis placed on personal development, as well as academic excellence. Published outcomes are consistently high, including in the popular sixth form. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make exceptional progress through the curriculum and play a full part in the life of the school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and they have exceptional attitudes to learning. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and courteous. Support for pupils' mental health and well-being is very strong. Pupils know there is always an adult to speak to if they have any concerns. Pupils value their learning and relish the many opportunities the school provides. These include many creative and performance activities. Every pupil plays a role in the annual school production. Year 13 pupils talk about the residential visit to Poland as being one of the significant highlights of their school experience. Pupils believe in giving back to their local community and take part in a range of volunteering activities.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
59 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
32 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
422 pupils on roll, with places for 400
Schools near Menorah High School for Girls
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Crest Academy | 0.1 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.9 |
| North Brent School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beis Medrash Elyon | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 16.5 |
| Clarion | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Hampstead School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.1 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious character
- Jewish
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Esther Pearlman
- Phone
- 02082080500
- Address
- 105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 142627
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.