Bnos Zion of Bobov, London
Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov are Bnei Zion Community School (under 0.1 miles, Inadequate); Bobov Primary Boys School (under 0.1 miles, Inadequate); Clockhouse Primary School (0.2 miles); and Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement).
Bnei Zion Community SchoolBobov Primary Boys SchoolClockhouse Primary SchoolTalmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School
Who goes there
In 2026, 21 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 15 (5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ravensdale Road (->w), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bnos Zion of Bobov stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, supportive environment where girls feel safe and excited to come to school each day. Staff have high expectations for every child academically and personally, and pupils respond by achieving well. Behaviour is exceptional throughout the school, with outstanding respect and cooperation between pupils and staff.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, enthusiastic and treat each other and staff with great respect
- Strong phonics teaching and reading promotion across the school, with effective support for pupils who fall behind
- Secure subject knowledge and good achievement in English and mathematics, with very high GCSE outcomes in secondary
- Pupils feel safe, supported and have a strong sense of belonging
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and high attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- PSHE and relationships education programme does not comply with statutory guidance - pupils lack understanding of protected characteristics and important concepts like consent and harassment
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects (history, creative subjects) in primary phase lacks depth and ambition, with variable teacher subject knowledge
- Early years curriculum not sufficiently detailed in all areas of learning, limiting how well staff check children's progress
- School exceeds its registration number with 281 pupils instead of the registered 230
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with rigorous systems in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Museums visits, park visits, fieldwork trips, residential trip to Devon, whole-school events and celebrations, career visitors
Bnos Zion of Bobov is an independent Orthodox Jewish school for girls aged 3-16 that requires improvement overall, though it demonstrates outstanding behaviour and good quality of education in core subjects.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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 Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bnos Zion of Bobov.
- On the Ball Holiday Camp290m away · Not yet graded
- Lubavitch Kodesh 135340m away · Not yet graded
- Stoke Newington Stagecoach 2480m away · Not yet graded
- Lubavitch Kodesh 107480m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Minds Education Centre480m away · Not yet graded
- The Markfield880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 271
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 49
- Children hurt
- 40
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 271 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 49 serious and 220 slight.
40 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 29 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
51 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
79%
Available places
299 pupils
380 places
81 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
21
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
299
Total Pupils
0
Boys
299
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Bnos Zion of Bobov
What are GCSE results like at Bnos Zion of Bobov?
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 Bnos Zion of Bobov can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Bnos Zion of Bobov's Ofsted rating?
Bnos Zion of Bobov was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Bnos Zion of Bobov meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov?
Bnos Zion of Bobov has around 299 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bnos Zion of Bobov?
Bnos Zion of Bobov 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Bnos Zion of Bobov: On the Ball Holiday Camp (290m away, registered, not yet graded), Lubavitch Kodesh 135 (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and Stoke Newington Stagecoach 2 (480m 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 271 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 49 serious and 220 slight. 40 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 29 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 51 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov?
Bnos Zion of Bobov is at 65-69 Ravensdale Road, London, London, N16 6TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)