Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
London, N16 6UB · Hackney · secondary school
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5th of 16 secondary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 164 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 70.3 · 90 | 30% | 2.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.92 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.8 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024-07. In 2024/25, 70.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.92 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and kept safe” within an atmosphere of “harmony and peace.” The school has achieved significant improvements since its previous inspection, particularly in broadening the secular curriculum to match national expectations. Leaders and staff work closely to ensure high standards of education and behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally ambitious,” with knowledge that is “clearly identified and logically ordered” to help pupils tackle complex concepts.
- Teachers implement the curriculum with “precision,” using effective assessment to swiftly address misconceptions and embed learning.
- Pupils display “exemplary attitudes towards their learning,” resulting in work of “exceptional quality” and high achievement in examinations.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly identified and well supported,” allowing them to access the ambitious curriculum and achieve highly.
- Behaviour is “excellent” and attendance is “very strong,” supported by bespoke interventions for those who struggle to attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is newly designed; while pupils show developing awareness, “some aspects lack depth and specificity.” The school must ensure this curriculum is “fully implemented.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.2 |
| 2024/25 | 59.0 |
| 2025/26 | 55.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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