Torah Vodaas
Torah Vodaas is an independent school in Barnet for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 275 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Torah Vodaas is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Brent Park Road West Hendon Broadway London NW9 7AJ |
| Reference Number | 133553 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 275 |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Torah Vodaas is currently rated as requiring improvement in overall effectiveness and the quality of education, despite the positive behavior and personal development of its pupils. The school environment is nurturing, and pupils feel safe and well cared for, demonstrating good behavior and a strong sense of community. However, there are notable deficiencies in the wider curriculum, with pupils not achieving the same depth of knowledge outside of early reading and mathematics. The school's leadership has struggled to implement improvements across all subjects, which has limited the overall educational experience for students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 May 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 May 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Light touch inspection |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behavior and positive attitudes towards learning.
- The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Early reading and mathematics are well developed in the curriculum.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well and receive effective support.
- The school effectively prioritizes reading and phonics instruction.
Areas for Improvement
- Wider curriculum not as well developed, resulting in knowledge gaps.
- Inconsistent assessment systems across subjects affect teaching effectiveness.
- Leadership has many responsibilities, limiting their ability to enhance subject quality.
In 2025–26, 9.5% of pupils at Torah Vodaas were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.4% 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 Torah Vodaas's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Torah Vodaas is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Torah Vodaas last inspected by Ofsted?
Torah Vodaas was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Torah Vodaas have?
Torah Vodaas has 275 pupils on roll.
What age range does Torah Vodaas cover?
Torah Vodaas for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Torah Vodaas?
Torah Vodaas is at Brent Park Road, West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7AJ.