JCoSS

URN: 135747 • New Barnet EN4 9GE

Overview

Name
JCoSS
URN
135747
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Jewish
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
80.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melanie Lee (since 2025)
Telephone
02083442220
Website
Visit
Address
Castlewood Road, New Barnet EN4 9GE

Summary

JCoSS, located in New Barnet, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,381 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,360. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting its ethos of inspiring and enriching students to become well-rounded individuals. JCoSS places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, as evidenced by its robust examination performance and a range of curricular offerings.

The curriculum at JCoSS is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, with a focus on both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 education. The school also offers additional support through its Learning Support and Pikuach Inspection frameworks, ensuring that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive. Furthermore, the school promotes a strong sense of community through initiatives like the JCoSS Parents’ Association and various extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and personal development.

For parents, JCoSS provides resources such as a parental guide to study skills, information on admissions, and opportunities for involvement in school governance. The school’s commitment to Jewish life and values is integral to its identity, creating a nurturing environment that supports both academic and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1360
Pupils
1381
Boys
732
Girls
649
FSM %
4.10
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1381 732 649 1360 4.10
2024-09-11 1345 720 625 1360 4.40
2023-09-11 1335 703 632 1360 5.10
2022-09-11 1335 703 632 1360 5.10
2021-09-11 1333 698 635 1360 4.70
2020-09-11 1296 690 606 1310 3.50

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