Keser Torah Boys' School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 18-22 Gladstone Terrace Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 4EA |
| Reference Number | 108416 |
Keser Torah Boys’ School is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, with particular strengths in the quality of education and behavior and attitudes. Pupils enjoy their time at school and demonstrate good behaviors, working diligently in both secular and religious studies. The curriculum has been reviewed to better meet the needs of pupils, leading to an overall positive achievement trajectory. However, there are concerns regarding personal development and leadership, particularly regarding the consistency of staff management in some classes and weaknesses in the personal, social, and health education curriculum. This inspection marks the school’s first comprehensive evaluation since it last required improvement in 2021.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 147 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and demonstrate good behavior.
- The curriculum builds pupils' knowledge and skills progressively.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support.
- High expectations are set for pupils' behavior, and they are rewarded for following rules.
- Attendance rates are high among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent management of low-level disruption in some classes.
- Staff lack subject expertise, affecting pupil support.
- Personal, social, and health education programs are underdeveloped.
- Limited opportunities for younger pupils to develop personal interests.
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