An independent Chasidic boys’ school in Stamford Hill, that was rated inadequate three years ago, has been promoted to good after the latest visit by inspectors.
Beis Aharon, which is run by Belz Chasidim and educates boys up to the age of 13, was praised in particular by Ofsted for its character-building.
“The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Pupils are focused in lessons and have a positive attitude toward their learning,” inspectors reported.
The governing body was “highly ambitious” with a commitment to providing “the best possible education for pupils”, Ofsted said.
The broad and balanced curriculum matched the expectations of the national curriculum.
“Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. The school’s focus on developing pupils’ character weaves through all aspects of school life,” Ofsted said.
The values they were taught supported them “to become positive citizens of society”, it said.
Pupils speak Yiddish as their first language with Hebrew second.
Ofsted said pupils “learn about the core themes of relationships, health and well-being, and living in the wider world” and how to keep safe online.
The school was judged to “require improvement” at its last inspection two years ago – but is now ranked good in all areas.
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