Talmud Torah Yetev Lev
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-12 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 111-115 Cazenove Road London N16 6AX |
| Reference Number | 100289 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 483 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 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.
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