Beis Rochel D'satmar School, Woodberry Down
Beis Rochel D'satmar School is an independent school for boys aged 2 to 11 in Woodberry Down. It has an Orthodox Jewish religious character.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beis Rochel D'satmar School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beis Rochel D'satmar School are Bnois Jerusalem Girls School (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Talmud Torah London (under 0.1 miles, Good); Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School (0.1 miles, Requires improvement); and Vishnitz Girls School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, selective).
Bnois Jerusalem Girls SchoolTalmud Torah LondonBeis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' SchoolVishnitz Girls School
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beis Rochel D'satmar 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 their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 222 pupils (36.3%) received SEN support and 19 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cranwich Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beis Rochel D'satmar School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Beis Rochel D'satmar excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where pupils behave exceptionally well and feel genuinely safe. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt their teaching to meet individual needs, with excellent support for children with additional learning needs. The school balances its Orthodox Jewish character with a developing secular curriculum that increasingly challenges pupils across English, mathematics, science and history.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and positive relationships - pupils feel safe and love attending school
- Strong teaching of English phonics with well-trained staff who identify and support struggling readers early
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum alongside peers
- Well-thought-out early years curriculum that develops children's social skills, emotional understanding and number confidence
- High staff morale with strong leadership driving continuous improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more opportunities to recall and revisit previous learning to strengthen memory and build connections between topics
- Limited access to a variety of high-quality English reading texts, particularly for older pupils who started phonics late
- Reduced opportunities to learn deeply about views and beliefs different to their own, with activities largely confined to their own community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong culture prioritising pupils' interests and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing performances at residential homes, local charity support, farm visits
Beis Rochel D'satmar School is an independent Orthodox Jewish school for boys aged 2-11 that has improved significantly since its previous inspection. The school is rated Good overall, with outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Beis Rochel D'satmar School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 157
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 134 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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
61%
Available places
611 pupils
1,000 places
389 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Woodberry Down
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodberry Down
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
222
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
39.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
611
Total Pupils
611
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Beis Rochel D'satmar School
Questions parents ask about Beis Rochel D'satmar School
How many pupils go to Beis Rochel D'satmar School?
Beis Rochel D'satmar School has around 611 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beis Rochel D'satmar School?
Beis Rochel D'satmar 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.
How many road collisions happen near Beis Rochel D'satmar School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 134 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Rochel D'satmar School?
Beis Rochel D'satmar School is at 180 Bethune Road, London, Woodberry Down, N16 5DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)