Talmud Torah Yetev Lev
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev is an independent school in Hackney for pupils aged 2 to 12. It has 776 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Talmud Torah Yetev Lev is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in July 2026.
Ofsted inspection: July 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-12 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 111-115 Cazenove Road London N16 6AX |
| Reference Number | 100289 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 776 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev, an independent day school for the Satmar Orthodox Jewish community, has demonstrated some strengths in creating a positive learning environment but is facing significant challenges regarding educational outcomes. The school meets safeguarding standards effectively, fostering an open culture where pupils feel safe and well-supported. However, there are urgent areas that require improvement, particularly in the quality of the secular curriculum and the achievement of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The last inspection highlighted major concerns about the school's ability to meet curriculum expectations and address students' learning gaps adequately.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Urgent improvement |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Urgent improvement |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Early Years | Urgent improvement |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2026 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection |
| 18 May 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 31 Aug 2021 | Standard inspection |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 25 Sep 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Standard inspection |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Sep 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Standard inspection |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Emergency inspection |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Standard inspection |
| 04 May 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- High attendance rates due to clear expectations from leaders.
- Positive pupil behavior supported by a well-implemented behavior policy.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not achieve as well as they should across secular subjects.
- Staff lack training to effectively support students with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is not broad, ambitious, or logically sequenced, leading to significant knowledge gaps.
In 2025–26, 7.3% of pupils at Talmud Torah Yetev Lev were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Talmud Torah Yetev Lev's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Talmud Torah Yetev Lev is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in July 2026.
When was Talmud Torah Yetev Lev last inspected by Ofsted?
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev was last inspected in July 2026.
How many pupils does Talmud Torah Yetev Lev have?
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev has 776 pupils on roll.
What age range does Talmud Torah Yetev Lev cover?
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev for pupils aged 2 to 12.
Where is Talmud Torah Yetev Lev?
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev is at 111-115 Cazenove Road, London, N16 6AX.
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