Bnos Zion of Bobov
Bnos Zion of Bobov is an independent school in Hackney for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has a Orthodox Jewish religious character. It has 299 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bnos Zion of Bobov is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.2, and 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Orthodox Jewish |
| Address | 65-69 Ravensdale Road London N16 6TJ |
| Phone | 02082111945 |
| Reference Number | 136015 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 299 |
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 |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Bnos Zion of Bobov is a school for girls that demonstrates strong performance in several areas but has notable weaknesses that hinder its overall effectiveness. While the quality of education is rated as good, personal development, leadership, and management require improvement. The school has a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and engaged, achieving well especially in English and mathematics. However, critical shortcomings in the PSHE curriculum and relationships education prevent the school from fully preparing students for modern British life. This is the school's second inspection since it was judged to require improvement in June 2022, indicating ongoing challenges in meeting the independent school standards.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 09 Jul 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour and treat each other and staff with great respect.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum in the primary phase.
- Pupils achieve well academically, particularly in English and mathematics.
- The early years provision has an ambitious curriculum with strengths in early reading and mathematics.
- Staff are well trained and skilled in identifying and addressing student misconceptions.
Areas for Improvement
- The PSHE and relationships education curriculum does not comply with statutory guidance.
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects in the primary phase lacks depth and ambition.
- Primary phase teachers' subject knowledge is variable, affecting the delivery of the curriculum.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 7.0% of pupils at Bnos Zion of Bobov were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 5.0% 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 Bnos Zion of Bobov's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bnos Zion of Bobov is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Bnos Zion of Bobov last inspected by Ofsted?
Bnos Zion of Bobov was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Bnos Zion of Bobov have?
Bnos Zion of Bobov has 299 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bnos Zion of Bobov cover?
Bnos Zion of Bobov for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Bnos Zion of Bobov's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.2, and 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Bnos Zion of Bobov?
Bnos Zion of Bobov is at 65-69 Ravensdale Road, London, N16 6TJ.