Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School, London
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 16 in London. It has an Orthodox Jewish religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School are Beis Aharon School (0.4 miles, Good, selective); Beis Rochel D'satmar School (0.4 miles); Yeshuos Moshe School (0.5 miles); and Bnois Jerusalem Girls School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement).
Beis Aharon SchoolBeis Rochel D'satmar SchoolYeshuos Moshe SchoolBnois Jerusalem Girls School
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (97%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 118 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 27 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Manor House Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodberry Grove (N4), 130 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentNot met
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementNot met
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pupils are enthusiastic learners who develop strong friendships and leadership skills through various school responsibilities. The school has a well-developed curriculum comparable to the national curriculum, with pupils typically achieving above national averages. Teachers provide strong support for pupils' mental health and well-being, working closely with outside professional organisations and offering one-to-one support when needed.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum across all phases with improved breadth including computer science and broader music provision
- Strong reading and phonics teaching with high-quality writing outcomes
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with prompt identification and appropriate strategies
- Good behaviour and attitudes from pupils who respond well to the revised behaviour strategy and rewards system
- Strong relationships with parents and regular communication about their child's progress
Areas for Improvement
- Nursery indoor environment lacks sufficient resources and purposeful learning opportunities for children
- Some staff subject knowledge gaps mean pupils' misconceptions are not always corrected before moving to new learning
- School does not meet statutory requirements for relationships and sex education, with insufficient coverage of protected characteristics
- Early years provision is variable between Nursery and Reception classes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and pupils are kept safe in school.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual school production, fundraising for charities and local community, exhibitions of pupils' work, form captain duties, careers education programme with impartial guidance
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School is an independent Orthodox Jewish girls' school serving ages 2-16 in London. The school requires improvement overall, though the quality of education and pupil behaviour are good.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School.
- Fine Scholars830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 162
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 142 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
761 pupils
850 places
89 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hackney council
Places available
2,489
Applications
2,029
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Hackney council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
118
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
761
Total Pupils
0
Boys
761
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School
What are GCSE results like at Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
Does Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
How many pupils go to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School has around 761 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School: Fine Scholars (830m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 142 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School is at Woodberry Down Centre, Woodberry Down, London, N4 2SH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)