Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London, London
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 11 in London. It has an Orthodox Jewish religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London are Clockhouse Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Wiznitz Cheder School (0.1 miles, Inadequate); Yesodey Hatorah School (0.1 miles, Requires improvement); and Beis Yaakov Girls School (0.1 miles, Good).
Clockhouse Primary SchoolWiznitz Cheder SchoolYesodey Hatorah SchoolBeis Yaakov Girls School
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London (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, 145 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 18 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stamford Hill Broadway (sc), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London 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 · 1 year 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
Ofsted also found the school was not keeping to the terms of its registration (for example its age range or pupil numbers).
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring school where girls are happy and treat each other with kindness and respect. The school identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs effectively, and most pupils achieve well in their GCSE subjects. Pupils develop strong moral values and take on meaningful responsibilities, such as leading the annual school show.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, kind to each other and behave responsibly
- Early years children settle quickly into school routines in a caring environment
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs using external therapists
- Most pupils achieve well in their chosen GCSE subjects
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Early reading and phonics teaching is inconsistent - pupils do not receive enough practice with new sounds and staff do not consistently correct errors
- Some subjects lack clear curriculum planning about what pupils should learn, meaning teaching and tasks are not focused on important knowledge
- Relationships education does not cover all statutory requirements including families, consent, exploitation and abuse
- Early language development is not emphasized well enough - children are not encouraged to use important vocabulary through quality interactions
- School does not teach pupils about different cultures, religions and protected characteristics as required by law
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the proprietor and leaders ensuring safeguarding is given high priority.
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London is an Orthodox Jewish day school for girls aged 2-16 that requires improvement overall. While pupils are happy, behave well and are cared for, the school does not meet all statutory requirements and has significant gaps in curriculum delivery and relationships education.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 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 Ruchel D'Satmar London
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 237
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 35
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 237 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 47 serious and 188 slight.
35 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 24 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
44 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
96%
Near capacity
1,108 pupils
1,150 places
42 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(13)
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
145
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,108
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1,108
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London
What is Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London's Ofsted rating?
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London 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 Ruchel D'Satmar London?
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London has around 1108 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London?
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London 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 Ruchel D'Satmar London?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 237 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 47 serious and 188 slight. 35 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 24 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 44 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 Ruchel D'Satmar London?
Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London is at 117 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5RS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)