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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Parent Governor Elections (governance)
- Sixth Form SEN FAQs (sen)
- JCoSS Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions Data Forms (other)
- Year 7 Admissions 2026/2027 (other)
- Year 7 Admissions 2025/2026 (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions Policy and CRP 2026/27 (other)
- Year 12 Admissions Data Forms (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (79.1)
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (74.2)
- The Archer Academy (73.0)
- Ashmole School (70.2)
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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