Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
96%
Capacity
384
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School is a state-funded Jewish secondary school serving the Hackney community, welcoming girls from age 11 to 16. The school has 384 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 400 places).
Ofsted has rated Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sonia Mossberg, it falls under Hackney local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.92 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 52.2. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 111th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 16 in Hackney.
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 78 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School include Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Astro Turf, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics, Rounders and 6 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Eco Club, Debate and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.1%, which is well below the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Hackney, Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | Egerton Road, London, Hackney, N16 6UB |
| Headteacher | Sonia Mossberg |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Number of Pupils | 384 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.1% |
| School Capacity | 384 / 400 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.92)
111th of 3,141
Nationally
50th of 487
In London
5th of 16
In Hackney
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed78
85
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (96% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
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Contact Information
Egerton Road, London
Hackney, N16 6UB
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