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 popular choice among Hackney families, with 82 first-preference applications for 78 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.09. The school made offers to all 78 of its first-preference applicants, meaning that while it is technically oversubscribed overall, families who put it as their top choice had a strong chance of securing a place. Parent satisfaction signals are positive, though the school does not publish a formal parent view survey percentage. The school is a state-funded, all-girls secondary for ages 11 to 16, with a Jewish religious character, and is led by headteacher Sonia Mossberg. It currently has 384 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 400, and a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 2.1 percent.
Academically, Yesodey Hatorah has made a striking improvement. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding grades for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes. This is a significant jump from its previous inspection in 2021, when it was rated Requires Improvement across most categories. Exam results for 2023/24 back up the turnaround: the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.92 is well above the Hackney local authority average of 0.52, and places it 5th out of 16 schools in the borough. Nationally, it ranks in the top 4 percent of schools for Progress 8. Attainment 8 sits at 52.2, and 77.9 percent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. Progress in maths is particularly strong, with a score of 1.74, while English progress is a more modest 0.6.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, astro turf, sports hall, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision is broad, with options like tennis, netball, rowing, and dance, and there are over a dozen clubs from chess to Model UN. SEND support covers moderate and severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. There is no sixth form or nursery provision, and the school does not offer boarding. For families seeking a single-sex Jewish secondary with strong academic outcomes and a clear upward trajectory, Yesodey Hatorah is a compelling option, particularly for those who value the combination of high Progress 8 scores and a structured, faith-based environment.
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.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.4%
- White (other)19.5%
- Mixed0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
25
Total schools
21
Oversubscribed
20
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Egerton Road, London
Hackney, N16 6UB
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