80 East End Road, Finchley, London N3 2SY

10 simple reasons to choose Akiva School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Finchley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Jewish faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Akiva School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Finchley and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Barnet LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to a Jewish secondary school.
A Progressive Jewish school, supported by Liberal, Reform and Masorti movements. The secular (Chol) curriculum is guided by the National Curriculum. Jewish Studies curriculum (Kodesh) is integrated with the secular curriculum. An accredited "Thinking School".
In the top 28% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, Modern Hebrew. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Akiva School
Independent Prep Schools
Kerem School (1.4 miles); Nancy Reuben Primary School (1.5 miles); Hendon Preparatory School (1.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chalgrove Primary School (1 mile); Garden Suburb Junior School (1.1 miles); Brookland Junior School (1.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wentworth College (1.7 miles); Brampton College (1.7 miles); Dwight School London (2.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hasmonean High School (1.5 miles); The Henrietta Barnett School (1.5 miles); St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (1.7 miles).