Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Charadi Jewish |
| Address | 1 Belz Terrace Clapton Common London E5 9SN |
| Reference Number | 100294 |
Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School is currently rated as requiring improvement, particularly in the areas of education, personal development, and leadership. Positive changes have been recognized in the curriculum, and pupils are beginning to benefit from a broader range of subjects. However, achievement levels in several core subjects remain a concern, indicating that further improvements are necessary. The school, which is a Charedi Jewish faith institution, has faced challenges in rapidly enhancing its educational quality since the previous inspection, which was rated inadequate.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 533 |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 26 May 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Jul 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Improvements made to the curriculum since the previous inspection.
- Pupils are happy to come to school and enjoy a positive relationship with staff.
- Strong emphasis on phonics and early reading, leading to improved reading confidence by Year 2.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High expectations for pupils' behaviour resulting in a calm and orderly environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not achieve as well as they should in some subjects.
- Insufficient clarity on key knowledge for certain subjects hinders effective teaching.
- Aspects of the personal development program are underdeveloped, impacting pupils' preparedness for life in modern Britain.
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