JFS is a secondary school in Harrow, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a jewish religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
JFS currently has around 2040 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.7%). other white pupils make up about 15.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 87% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | , Harrow, HA3 9TE |
| Website: | www.jfs.brent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02082063100 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr David Moody |
| Religious character: | Jewish |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 133724 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2165 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2040 |
| Number of Boys: | 1046 |
| Number of Girls: | 994 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.70% | 1483 |
| Other White | 15.60% | 319 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 81 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 74 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 49 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 3 |
| African | 0.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | - not rated | 187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School Old Kenton Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9ND | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit 434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.