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JFS School – 11+ Admissions Guide 2026

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JFS School – 11+ Admissions Guide 2026

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1. Name

JFS School (Jewish Free School)

1. Name

JFS School (Jewish Free School)


2. Address

The Mall
Kenton
Harrow
London
HA3 9TE


3. History

JFS School is one of the oldest Jewish schools in the United Kingdom, with origins dating back to 1732. It was originally established in central London and has evolved significantly over its long history.

The school moved to its current modern campus in Kenton, Harrow in 2002, where it continues to operate as a highly selective and academically successful Jewish secondary school. It has developed into one of the largest and most prestigious Jewish faith schools in Europe.


4. Academic Reputation & Awards

JFS School is widely recognised as one of the highest-performing comprehensive/grammar-style schools in London.

Key highlights include:

  • Consistently outstanding GCSE results, with a very high proportion of top grades (7–9 / A–A*)
  • Strong A-Level performance across academic subjects
  • Regular progression to Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, Imperial College London, and other top universities
  • Strong reputation in STEM subjects, humanities, and languages
  • Frequently oversubscribed due to academic excellence and national reputation
  • One of the leading Jewish schools in the UK education system

5. Year 7 Admissions Criteria (11+ Entry)

Admission to Year 7 at JFS School is highly selective.

Stage 1 – SET (Secondary Transfer Test)

Applicants must sit the SET (Selective Eligibility Test), which typically includes:

  • English comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Stage 2 – School Assessment

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for further assessment.

Faith-Based Criteria

As a Jewish faith school, admissions also consider:

  • Commitment to the Jewish faith
  • Religious observance and community background
  • Supporting documentation from synagogue or faith authorities (where applicable)

Places are allocated based on a combination of academic performance and faith-based admissions criteria, making entry extremely competitive.


6. GCSE & A-Level Results

GCSE Results:

  • Very high proportion of students achieving grades 7–9 (A/A)*
  • Strong performance across all core academic subjects
  • Consistently among the highest-performing schools in London

A-Level Results:

  • High proportion of A–B grades*
  • Strong progression into Russell Group universities
  • Regular Oxbridge and competitive course admissions (Medicine, Law, Engineering)

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