Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School, London
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Charadi Jewish religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School are Bobov Primary Boys School (0.2 miles, Inadequate); Bnos Zion of Bobov (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Bnei Zion Community School (0.2 miles, Inadequate); and Wiznitz Cheder School (0.3 miles, Inadequate).
Bobov Primary Boys SchoolBnos Zion of BobovBnei Zion Community SchoolWiznitz Cheder School
Who goes there
In 2026, 77 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 19 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Hill Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rookwood Road (->s), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 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 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 July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at teaching phonics and early reading, particularly impressive given most pupils learn English as an additional language. Pupils are happy, well-behaved and feel safe with caring staff. The school effectively identifies and supports children with special educational needs, helping them learn alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is good with strong phonics and reading teaching across the school
- Pupils have excellent behaviour and positive relationships with staff who keep them safe
- Strong SEND identification and support, helping pupils with additional needs access the curriculum
- Effective action taken since previous inspection to develop a broad curriculum
- High attendance rates with a calm, orderly school environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined key knowledge for pupils to learn, making it hard for teachers to check progress
- Personal development programme is underdeveloped - pupils lack deep understanding of different cultures, religions and British values
- Limited enrichment opportunities for pupils to develop hobbies and learn about people different from themselves
- Pupils lack sufficient knowledge about online safety risks
- School has not acted quickly enough previously to address weaknesses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures, trusted staff members for pupils to speak to, and robust follow-up on absences.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, visiting speakers, litter picking in local park, entertaining residents in nearby care home, charity donations
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School requires improvement overall. The school has made progress since its previous inadequate rating, particularly in developing its curriculum, but pupils in some subjects do not achieve as well as they should.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 207
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 35
- Children hurt
- 37
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 207 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 35 serious and 170 slight.
37 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 29 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
37 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
78%
Available places
508 pupils
650 places
142 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(12)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
508
Total Pupils
508
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School
Questions parents ask about Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School
What is Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School's Ofsted rating?
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
Does Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2024, Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School?
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School has around 508 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School?
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass 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 Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 207 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 35 serious and 170 slight. 37 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 29 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 37 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 Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School?
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School is at 1 Belz Terrace, Clapton Common, London, E5 9SN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)