Beis Aharon School, Woodberry Down
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Beis Aharon School creates a caring, inclusive community where boys from ages 3 to 13 thrive academically and personally. The school excels at supporting English language learners through dedicated phonics and reading programs, while weaving character development and British values throughout school life. Pupils are proud of their school, behave well, and benefit from enriching trips and community involvement that prepare them for secondary education.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of community with warm relationships between pupils and staff
- High attendance and pupils' positive attitudes toward learning
- Well-prioritized teaching of phonics and early reading to support English language learners
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through swift identification and adapted teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching strategies sometimes do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to practice and apply their learning
- New concepts are not always explained clearly enough in lessons
- Checks on pupils' understanding are sometimes imprecise, meaning errors and misconceptions are not always identified and corrected
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, chess, storytelling sessions, wildlife area trips, residential excursion to Bournemouth, local care home singing events, personal safety workshops
Beis Aharon School is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13 with an Orthodox Jewish ethos. The school has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating and now provides a good quality of education with strong community values.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
280 pupils
420 capacity
140 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Woodberry Down
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Woodberry Down
Admissions Demand - Hackney
Places available
2,559
Applications
2,035
Got 1st preference
77.2%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Secondary admissions across Hackney (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Beis Aharon School
Bnois Jerusalem Girls School
Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School
Vishnitz Girls School
All Saints Catholic High School
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)
Yesodey Hatorah School
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School
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