80 East End Road, Finchley, London N3 2SY
10 reasons to choose Akiva School
Top line
Akiva School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Finchley and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Akiva School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a Jewish voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. It is one of the 10 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Barnet LEA.
Average class size
Akiva School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Akiva School ranks in the top 4% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 28% of schools. Most pupils go on to a Jewish secondary school.
The Akiva School curriculum
A Progressive Jewish school, supported by Liberal, Reform and Masorti movements. The secular (Chol) curriculum is guided by the National Curriculum. Jewish Studies curriculum (Kodesh) is integrated with the secular curriculum. An accredited Thinking School. The curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, Modern Hebrew. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 4.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music.
Sport at Akiva School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Akiva School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm or 3.45pm depending on age. Clubs can extend the day to 5.00pm.
Find another school near Akiva School
Kerem School (1.4 miles); Nancy Reuben Primary School (1.5 miles); Hendon Preparatory School (1.6 miles).
Chalgrove Primary School (1 mile); Garden Suburb Junior School (1.1 miles); Brookland Junior School (1.2 miles).
Wentworth College (1.7 miles); Brampton College (1.7 miles); Dwight School London (2.1 miles).
Hasmonean High School (1.5 miles); The Henrietta Barnett School (1.5 miles); St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School (1.7 miles).