JCoSS
New Barnet, London Borough of Barnet · EN4 9GE
As a large, mixed Jewish school in New Barnet, JCoSS combines a clear pastoral ethos with broad academic ambition for its roughly 1,357 pupils. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, but singled out behaviour, personal development and the sixth form as Outstanding. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 14, it offers a settled environment under the leadership of headteacher Dr Melanie Lee. A 357-strong sixth form gives older pupils a substantial community of their own.
1,357
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14
- Location
- New Barnet, London Borough of Barnet
Headteacher
Headteacher Dr Melanie Lee
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
48%
A-level A*-A
47%
A-level A*-B
78%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above what many comprehensives achieve, with 48% of GCSE entries graded 9-7 and 47% of A-levels at A*-A, rising to 78% at A*-B. The curriculum runs from GCSE through A-level and the EPQ, with strong take-up in mathematics, the sciences and humanities, and a notably popular sixth-form roster spanning psychology, economics, history and politics. Language provision is distinctive, offering French, Spanish and Modern Hebrew.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 357
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0.87%
- EHC plans
- 7.75%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Jewish
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Students may only access their phones with express permission of a staff member and for a specific and temporary purpose. In all other circumstances, when a student's phone is on show, it will be confiscated and passed to the main office, where a record will be kept. Persistent concerns will be referred to the relevant pastoral lead.
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 9 November 2022
The last word
A school where excellent behaviour and a standout sixth form back up solid academic outcomes - well suited to families seeking a Jewish setting with genuine breadth from Year 7 through to A-level.
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JCoSS 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is JCoSS located?
JCoSS is located at New Barnet, EN4 9GE.
What type of school is JCoSS?
JCoSS is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend JCoSS?
JCoSS has approximately 1,357 pupils on roll.
What is JCoSS's Ofsted rating?
JCoSS was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 9 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.