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
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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/.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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