JFS
URN: 133724 • Harrow HA3 9TE
Overview
- Name
- JFS
- URN
- 133724
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Jewish
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Moody (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02082063100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Harrow HA3 9TE
Summary
JFS is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Harrow, Brent, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1732 as the Jews' Free School. The school is dedicated to providing a high standard of academic excellence while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for its diverse student body of 2,040 pupils. JFS aims to cultivate character and a sense of purpose alongside academic achievement.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging independent learning and personal growth. JFS places a strong emphasis on Jewish values, culture, and community engagement, ensuring that students are not only knowledgeable about their heritage but also prepared to be responsible citizens in modern British society.
In addition to academic pursuits, JFS offers various extracurricular opportunities to support students' holistic development. The school community is built on collaboration between families and staff, reinforcing a commitment to excellence and social responsibility. For prospective parents, open events are scheduled to provide insight into the school's ethos and educational offerings.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging independent learning and personal growth. JFS places a strong emphasis on Jewish values, culture, and community engagement, ensuring that students are not only knowledgeable about their heritage but also prepared to be responsible citizens in modern British society.
In addition to academic pursuits, JFS offers various extracurricular opportunities to support students' holistic development. The school community is built on collaboration between families and staff, reinforcing a commitment to excellence and social responsibility. For prospective parents, open events are scheduled to provide insight into the school's ethos and educational offerings.
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- Policies (other)
- School Day and Term Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Claremont High School (76.1)
- The Sacred Heart Language College (72.3)
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College (69.3)
- Whitmore High School (61.8)
- Salvatorian Roman Catholic College (54.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2040 | 1046 | 994 | 2165 | 5.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1888 | 969 | 919 | 2165 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1959 | 1032 | 927 | 2165 | 3.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1959 | 1032 | 927 | 2165 | 3.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2057 | 1057 | 1000 | 2165 | 3.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2021 | 1044 | 977 | 2165 | 1.90 |
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