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Independent Jewish Day School, Hendon, London NW4

46 Green Lane, Hendon, London NW4 2AH

Independent Jewish Day School, Hendon, London NW4

10 reasons to choose Independent Jewish Day School

Top line

Independent Jewish Day School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It is one of the best state primary schools in Hendon and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.

School fundamentals

Independent Jewish Day School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Jewish academy converter faith school. It is a Single Academy Trust. It is one of the 10 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Barnet LEA.

Average class size

Independent Jewish Day School has one class per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.

Exam results and leavers' destinations

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Independent Jewish Day School ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 3% of schools. Most pupils go on to a Jewish secondary school.

The Independent Jewish Day School curriculum

A modern Orthodox and Zionist 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. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for Jewish Studies.

Sport at Independent Jewish Day School

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Independent Jewish Day School

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

School hours are from 8.30am to 3.30/3.50pm though after school clubs can extend the day to 4.50pm.

Find another school near Independent Jewish Day School

Independent Prep Schools

Nancy Reuben Primary School (0.3 miles); Hendon Preparatory School (0.6 miles); The King Alfred School, Lower School (1.8 miles).

State Primary Schools

Hasmonean Primary School (0.3 miles); Chalgrove Primary School (0.9 miles); Sunnyfields Primary School (0.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Brampton College (0.5 miles); Wentworth College (0.5 miles); Unity Girls High School (1.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

Hendon School (0.3 miles); Hasmonean High School (1 mile); The Henrietta Barnett School (1.4 miles).

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