Shalom Noam Primary School, based in Edgware, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It has a jewish religious character.

Shalom Noam Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 2.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 48.9%. white british pupils make up about 35.1% , followed by unclassified at 16%

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.

School Information

Address: East Road, Edgware, HA8 0AJ
Website: http://shalomnoam.org/
Telephone: 02089089491
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Deborah Danan
Religious character: Jewish
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 146803

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 235
Number of Pupils: 231
Number of Boys: 129
Number of Girls: 102

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White48.90%113
White British35.10%81
Unclassified16.00%37
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.2)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
83%
Town average
72%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
111.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
107.3
Local authority average
106.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road , HA8 0AJ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
3out of 4 289 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ
3out of 4 520 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Watling Park School
Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA
3out of 4 633 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 688 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saracens High School
Corner Mead , NW9 4AS
3out of 4 1,548 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
3out of 4 1,584 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
- not rated 1,584 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
- not rated 1,671 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
3out of 4 1,671 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hendon College
Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA
- not rated 1,905 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 2,972 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Park PRU
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
- not rated 261 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
4out of 4 534 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
- not rated 534 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 688 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Oakbridge Special Education
30 High Street , HA8 7EQ
- not rated 1,157 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.