Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School, London
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School are Beis Medrash Elyon (1 mile, Requires improvement); Beis Soroh Schneirer (1.1 miles, Good, selective); North London Grammar School (1.1 miles, selective); and Barnet Hill Academy (1.2 miles, Good).
Beis Medrash ElyonBeis Soroh SchneirerNorth London Grammar SchoolBarnet Hill Academy
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 27 pupils (27.8%) received SEN support and 3 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kingsbury Underground Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsbury / Pipers Green, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 389 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- 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 managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, caring environment where girls thrive socially and emotionally. Pupils develop into confident, respectful learners through excellent behaviour routines and meaningful leadership opportunities, from being class monitors to prefects. The school skillfully weaves Jewish and secular learning together, ensuring every child receives quality teaching in a nurturing setting.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and personal development, with pupils showing outstanding maturity and respect for others
- Well-established early reading programme using phonics, helping children become fluent readers quickly
- Clear, broad curriculum that combines Jewish Studies with secular learning in a thoughtful way
- Strong systems to identify and support pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND
- Excellent opportunities for pupils to develop leadership and take on responsibilities that benefit the school and community
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' subject knowledge is not secure enough, meaning pupils' errors or misconceptions are not always corrected quickly
- Early years outdoor area does not match the quality of indoor provision and lacks resources to support all seven areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies in place and strong communication with parents.
Extracurricular Activities
school performances (acting, singing), Year 6 graduation speeches, prefect roles, fundraising initiatives, class monitor positions, themed learning fortnights, educational trips, special community and national event celebrations
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School is an independent girls' school with an Orthodox Jewish ethos, judged as Good overall. Pupils arrive with joy and enthusiasm, showing exceptional behaviour and personal development in a caring learning environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 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 Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 53
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 49 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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
97 pupils
160 places
63 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
30.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
0
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
What is Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School has around 97 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary 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 Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 49 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School?
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School is at Kingsbury Synagogue, Kingsbury Green, London, NW9 8XR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)