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Menorah High School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Menorah High School for Girls is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 402 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

402

Pupils

400

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Menorah High School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Menorah High School for Girls?

The catchment area for Menorah High School for Girls is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Menorah High School for Girls is managed by Barnet and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 402 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 400 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 Menorah High School for Girls numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Barnet before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Menorah High School for Girls: at or above its 400 place limit

Menorah High School for Girls has a published admission number of 400 places. 402 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 400 places. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barnet publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Menorah High School for Girls: School Information

Full address
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Jewish
Free school meals
4% of pupils
DfE URN
142627

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Menorah High School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Jewish Schools in Barnet

Menorah High School for Girls shares its religious character with these Jewish schools across Barnet. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Menorah High School for Girls by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Menorah High School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Menorah High School for Girls?

The catchment area for Menorah High School for Girls is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Menorah High School for Girls oversubscribed?

Yes, Menorah High School for Girls currently has 402 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Menorah High School for Girls?

Menorah High School for Girls uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnet before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Menorah High School for Girls cover?

Menorah High School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Barnet, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Menorah High School for Girls?

Menorah High School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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