Finchley and Acton Yochien School
URN: 131128 • London N3 1UE
Overview
- Name
- Finchley and Acton Yochien School
- URN
- 131128
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Inadequate
- Ranking score
- 30.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Junko Tanabe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083432191
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 6 Hendon Avenue, London N3 1UE
Summary
Finchley and Acton Yochien School, located in Barnet, London, is an independent mixed school catering to 84 pupils, with a capacity of 193. Established in 1993, the school serves the Japanese community in the UK, providing a bilingual education that integrates both Japanese and British educational philosophies. The curriculum focuses on a balanced development of knowledge, emotion, and physical abilities, aligning with the Japanese "幼稚園教育要領" and the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage.
The school emphasizes the importance of language acquisition, cultural traditions, and social understanding. Activities include traditional Japanese events such as entrance and graduation ceremonies, sports days, and summer festivals, alongside lessons in Kendo, tea ceremony, and abacus. This holistic approach aims to foster children's communication skills, adaptability, and numerical understanding while maintaining a connection to their cultural heritage.
In addition to the core educational offerings, Finchley and Acton Yochien School operates a football club and hosts seasonal holiday courses, enhancing community engagement and providing additional learning opportunities for children. For more information, visit their website at http://www.maedagroup.co.uk/.
The school emphasizes the importance of language acquisition, cultural traditions, and social understanding. Activities include traditional Japanese events such as entrance and graduation ceremonies, sports days, and summer festivals, alongside lessons in Kendo, tea ceremony, and abacus. This holistic approach aims to foster children's communication skills, adaptability, and numerical understanding while maintaining a connection to their cultural heritage.
In addition to the core educational offerings, Finchley and Acton Yochien School operates a football club and hosts seasonal holiday courses, enhancing community engagement and providing additional learning opportunities for children. For more information, visit their website at http://www.maedagroup.co.uk/.
Useful links
- 学園について (other)
- 英国前田学園グループ (other)
- 全日幼稚園 (other)
- 課外レッスン (other)
- 全日幼稚園 1日の流れ (other)
- 年間行事 (other)
- OFSTED Report, Policies and Procedures (other)
- 短期教室 (other)
- 土曜幼児教室 (other)
- 土曜幼児教室 1日の流れ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 2 - 6
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 193
- Pupils
- 84
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1996-12-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 84 | 43 | 41 | 193 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 88 | 50 | 38 | 193 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 92 | 53 | 39 | 193 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 92 | 53 | 39 | 193 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 95 | 47 | 48 | 193 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 71 | 55 | 193 | 0.00 |
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