8-10 Shirehall Lane, Hendon, London NW4 2PD
10 reasons to choose Hasmonean Primary School
Top line
Hasmonean Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best state primary schools in Hendon and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Hasmonean Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is a Jewish voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection.
Average class size
Hasmonean Primary School has one class per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Hasmonean Primary School ranks in the top 7% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 25% of schools. Most pupils go on to a Jewish secondary school.
The Hasmonean Primary School curriculum
A modern Orthodox Jewish school. The secular (Chol) curriculum is guided by the National Curriculum. Jewish Studies curriculum (Kodesh) is both distinct from and integrated with the secular curriculum. The curriculum also includes PSHE, Modern Hebrew. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for art, Ivrit, Jewish Studies and music.
Sport at Hasmonean Primary School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Hasmonean Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
No childcare as such though after school clubs can extend the school day.
Find another school near Hasmonean Primary School
Nancy Reuben Primary School (0.7 miles); Hendon Preparatory School (0.9 miles); The King Alfred School, Lower School (1.7 miles).
Independent Jewish Day School (0.3 miles); Menorah Primary Schools Federation (0.9 miles); Sunnyfields Primary School (1 mile).
Wentworth College (0.3 miles); Brampton College (0.6 miles); Unity Girls High School (1.3 miles).
Hendon School (0.4 miles); Hasmonean High School (1.3 miles); The Henrietta Barnett School (1.5 miles).