1. Name
Yavneh College
2. Address
Hillside Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1HL
3. History
Yavneh College was established in 2006 as a co-educational Jewish secondary school serving the local community in Hertfordshire and North London.
Since opening, the school has grown rapidly in size and reputation, becoming one of the most respected Jewish faith-based secondary schools in the UK. It was founded to provide a strong balance of academic excellence, Jewish values, and community education, and continues to expand its intake and academic provision.
4. Academic Reputation & Awards
Yavneh College has built a strong reputation for academic achievement alongside its faith-based ethos.
Key highlights include:
- Consistently strong GCSE performance, particularly in core academic subjects
- High standards of teaching and student progress across all key stages
- Strong focus on university preparation and academic enrichment
- Recognised as one of the leading Jewish secondary schools in the UK
- Regularly oversubscribed due to academic reputation and faith-based demand
The school is known for combining high academic expectations with strong pastoral and religious support.
5. Year 7 Admissions Criteria (11+ Entry)
Admission to Yavneh College is based on a combination of academic assessment and faith-based criteria.
Entrance Assessment:
Applicants are typically required to sit an 11+ entrance test, which may include:
- English (comprehension and literacy)
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
Additional Criteria:
As a Jewish faith school, admissions also consider:
- Commitment to the Jewish faith (where applicable)
- Synagogue and community references
- Religious practice and background
- Distance from the school (in some cases oversubscription criteria)
Places are highly competitive and allocated based on a combination of test performance and faith-based priority categories.
6. GCSE & A-Level Results
GCSE Results:
- Strong proportion of students achieving grades 7–9
- Consistently above national averages in core subjects
- Particularly strong performance in Maths, English, and Sciences
A-Level Results:
- High proportion of A–B grades*
- Strong progression to leading UK universities
- Students regularly progress into Russell Group universities and competitive degree courses
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