Ofsted has congratulated Karen Kent, headteacher of the Menorah Foundation School in Edgware, for improvements made since its last inspection four years ago.

The Orthodox primary retained its ranking as a good school, with the inspectorate noting progress in early years and in English and maths.

Mrs Kent had “successfully addressed” several of the recommendations made in the relatively short time since she took on the job.

She oversaw a “capable team of middle leaders”, supported by “highly effective” governors, Ofsted reported.

“The atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils are polite and show respect to adults and each other. They are keen to learn and think creatively.”

Early years education was now “highly engaging and stimulating”. Teachers in Menorah provided “clear and concise feedback” in English and maths.

Mrs Kent and governors' chair David Bloom told parents: “We were delighted that the inspectors highlighted the rapid progress we have made”.