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Strictly Orthodox boys' school comes in for further Ofsted criticism

Registered for 60 pupils, Bnei Zion has a roll exceeding 150

February 5, 2019 12:52
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A strictly Orthodox independent boys’ school in Hackney has been taking pupils up to year seven, even though it is not registered to accept children beyond the age of five.

The Bnei Zion Community School, which is registered for 60 pupils, now has a roll of 151, Ofsted reported this week.

Ranking it inadequate for the second time in three years, Ofsted said the standard of education had not improved since the last inspection.

As a result of the previous inspection, the Department for Education withheld approval for the school’s request to increase numbers and the age range.