The Yews School, London

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1118

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Emma Manko
LA:North Northamptonshire
Phone:07934107616
Address:147 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5LG
Status:open
Opened:18 May 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 25 March 2026View full report
URN:152348
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The Yews School has experienced leaders who understand the needs of pupils with complex SEND and have designed an ambitious, personalized curriculum to help every child succeed. The school prioritizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment where pupils feel supported and ready to learn, with carefully planned individual pathways and regular assessments to track progress. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich program of activities, community visits and work experience to build life skills and help pupils become confident, independent members of society.

Key Strengths

  • Experienced leadership team with proven track record in SEND provision
  • Ambitious, well-adapted curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs with clear focus on communication, language and numeracy
  • Strong safeguarding arrangements with comprehensive policies and trained leads
  • Well-planned therapeutic approach prioritizing pupil wellbeing and readiness to learn
  • Extensive extra-curricular activities and community engagement opportunities

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are robust and effective with stringent systems in place, comprehensive policy, knowledgeable leads with up-to-date training, and annual staff training plus regular updates.

Extracurricular Activities

Swimming, adapted cycling, gardening, outdoor adventures, school council, fundraising activities, community visits to leisure centres and parks, talks from external professionals, assemblies

The Yews School is a proposed independent school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with an ambitious curriculum adapted to meet complex needs and a strong focus on pupils' wellbeing and development.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Train Stations

Stamford Hill Rail Station
264m · 4 min walk
Stamford Hill Station (Entrance)
267m · 4 min walk
South Tottenham Rail Station
699m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Stamford Hill (Stop CR)
48m · 1 min walk
Egerton Road (N16) (Stop SK)
62m · 1 min walk
Ravensdale Road/ Stamford Hill (->W)
110m · 2 min walk
Amhurst Park / Stamford Lodge (Stop CW)
115m · 2 min walk
Stamford Hill Broadway (Stop SD)
128m · 2 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire

Low demand0.96x oversubscription

Places available

4,332

Applications

4,139

Got 1st preference

82.9%

Got preferred school

95.5%

Secondary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)

Inspection History

25 March 2026

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