Independent SeniorboysOfsted · Inadequate

Menorah Grammar School

Edgware, Middlesex · HA8 0QS

AAB+ A-level

30%

9–7 GCSE

23.2%

Day fees

£11k

Inspection

Inadequate

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Menorah Grammar School is an Orthodox Jewish independent boys' day school in Edgware, serving 263 pupils from age 11 to 18. The school combines a traditional grammar school curriculum with Jewish religious study and observance, creating a distinctive environment for families seeking both academic rigour and Jewish education. Its day-only model and Edgware location reflect the heart of Middlesex's Jewish community.

  • Integrated Jewish religious and secular education within a rigorous academic framework
  • Strong pastoral care and community ethos aligned with Orthodox Jewish values
  • Grammar school entry at 11 and 13 with selective examination process

Who thrives here

Families seeking Orthodox Jewish day education combined with academic excellence; boys from Hebrew-speaking households or committed to Jewish observance; pupils who thrive in a culturally cohesive community with Shabbat closure.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Day
Number of pupils263
Age range11–18
GenderBoys
Day fees£10.5k/yr
AssociationsISJCA
Settingsuburban
LocationEdgware location serves the North West London Jewish community; limited public transport immediacy, requiring car or bus reliance for many families.
EthosOrthodox Jewish

Contact & visit

Abbots Road

Edgware, Middlesex

HA8 0QS

www.menorahgrammar.barnet.sch.uk
02089069756
Rabbi Yoel Rabinowitz, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Edgware (Northern Line)15 min
Edgware Buses10 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Menorah Grammar School?

Day fees at Menorah Grammar School are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Menorah Grammar School?

Menorah Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Menorah Grammar School's exam results?

At Menorah Grammar School, 30% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 23.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Menorah Grammar School a boarding school?

Menorah Grammar School is a day school in Edgware and does not offer boarding.

What is Menorah Grammar School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Menorah Grammar School “Inadequate” (2023).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong Jewish identity and religious education integrated with academic study

Close-knit community atmosphere and pastoral care

Academic rigor and selective entry creating motivated peer cohort

Common concerns

!Limited sporting and broader cocurricular opportunities compared to larger independent schools; Friday closure for Shabbat restricts week flexibility for some families