Bobov Primary Boys School

School progress monitoring inspection report

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Bobov Primary Boys School 87–90 Egerton Road, London N16 6UE

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 3 to 3(g) ◼ At the previous progress monitoring inspection in July 2025, the inspection found that paragraphs 3(a) and 3(c) were not met. This is because the activities that pupils completed did not align well enough to the intended curriculum objectives. This meant that pupils had some gaps in their knowledge because of inconsistencies in how the curriculum was implemented. The inspection also found that, sometimes, teaching moved on to new content before pupils had acquired the basic knowledge they needed to achieve success. ◼ At the previous inspection, paragraphs 3(d) and 3(g) were not met because the use of assessment was too variable. Assessment was found not to be used effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding. ◼ The previous inspection found that paragraph 3(f) was not met because the quantity and range of reading books in English, particularly in the early years, was too narrow.

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Main inspection findings

◼ This progress monitoring inspection found that the school has made some progress in addressing some of the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. ◼ The school has made further progress in addressing some of the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. Subject teaching outside of mathematics and English is typically more effective across year groups. For example, in Year 1 in geography, pupils learned about different types of homes. They discussed who might live in those homes and why. These activities helped pupils to learn and remember the important knowledge in the curriculum. Curriculum implementation in core subjects is also appropriate. For example, in Year 5, pupils learned how to subtract five-digit numbers successfully. Teachers asked pupils to explain their thinking to each other. This helped to embed pupils’ learning. ◼ The school has purchased more reading books for children in the early years. For

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example, in Reception children now access a wider selection of books, such as books that introduce children to different animals, places and habitats. ◼ The school has continued to develop staff knowledge of how to teach. This has included a focus on using assessment effectively. Leaders visit lessons and provide feedback to staff on their teaching. However, this work is still relatively new and training on assessment is infrequent. The impact of this work is not securely evident. Staff do not implement this training consistently well to strengthen what pupils know and remember across subjects. Also, the school has not put in place a framework to assess pupils’ knowledge regularly in subjects other than English and mathematics. ◼ The school continues not to meet some of the independent school standards (the standards) in this part. Part 1. Quality of education provided Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

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Paragraphs 5 to 5(b), 5(b)(v), 5(b)(vi) and 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2A(1), 2A(1)(b), 2A(1)(d), 2A(1)(f), 2(2), 2(2)(d), 2(2)(d)(ii), 2(2)(h), 2(2)(i) ◼ At the previous inspection in July 2025, these standards were not met because the school’s relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education programme did not meet the statutory requirements for secondary-age pupils. The programme did not encourage age-appropriate respect for all people with the characteristics protected by law, for example in relation to marriage and civil partnership. ◼ The school’s personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education programme did not pay regard to all of the protected characteristics. The school did not ensure that pupils acquired an appreciation of and respect for other cultures. ◼ This inspection found that the school’s RSE and health education programme has not been changed substantively. Leaders have made some small changes to the RSE and

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Main inspection findings

health education policy. There are no resources in place that demonstrate that the school is prepared to teach all statutory aspects of the RSE and health education curriculum for secondary-age pupils. As a result, the school continues not to meet the statutory requirements for secondary-age pupils. ◼ This inspection found that the school continues to develop the PSHE curriculum to include opportunities for pupils to learn about different faiths and cultures. Pupils know and can speak about faiths other than their own. The PSHE programme also helps pupils to learn about fundamental British values. For example, recently pupils learned about the British Commonwealth and how it was established. ◼ The school continues not to meet some of the standards in this part. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 7 to 7(b) and 32(1)(c) ◼ The arrangements for safeguarding were effective at the previous inspection.

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◼ The school continues to train staff on signs to look out for that a child may be at risk of harm. Leaders continue to promote a culture of safeguarding in the school. Pupils feel safe and have an adult who they can talk to if they have any worries. ◼ The school’s safeguarding policy is up to date. It reflects relevant statutory guidance. Copies are made available to parents and carers. ◼ The school responds swiftly when any concerns are raised. This includes working with different agencies to ensure that pupils are supported effectively. Leaders record accurately the actions that they take. ◼ The school meets the standards that were checked in this part. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(b) ◼ The standards in this part were not met at the previous inspection in July 2025 because the proprietor had not ensured that the standards were met consistently. The inspection

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found that leaders continued to work to address key aspects of the school. However, the school’s strategic work lacked rigour and systems for checking the actions taken to improve the school were not robust. It also found that aspects of curriculum implementation were in development and that the RSE and health education programme did not meet the statutory requirements for secondary-age pupils. ◼ This progress monitoring inspection found that some previously unmet standards are now met. For example, improvements in the curriculum and teaching have meant that activities support pupils to learn the planned the curriculum more successfully. However, some aspects of teaching are still not secure, such as assessment. This means that some of the standards continue not to be met. In addition, the school’s RSE and health education programme continues not to meet the statutory requirements for secondary- age pupils.

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Main inspection findings

◼ Leaders have created a brief school improvement plan to outline where it needs to improve. Many of the actions on this plan are appropriate. However, the plan lacks detail. For example, the plan does not outline how and when actions will be completed. It does not break down larger actions into smaller steps. Leaders have also sought advice from local schools. This information is helpful. However, it has not been incorporated into either the school improvement plan or into the actions that leaders take. ◼ The school continues not to meet these standards.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school does not meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection, as set out in the annex of this report. This included the standards and requirements that the school was judged to not comply with at the previous inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Dates of previous standard inspection 4 to 6 June 2024

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Information about this school

◼ This school is an independent day school for Orthodox Jewish boys. It is registered to cater for pupils aged 2 to 13. At the time of this inspection, there were no pupils on roll in Year 8. Pupils study religious education in Yiddish for the majority of each day. ◼ The school is located at the following address: 87–90 Egerton Road, London N16 6UE ◼ The school is registered to admit up to 310 pupils. At the time of this inspection, there were 221 pupils on roll. ◼ The school has provision for two-year-old children. ◼ The school does not use alternative provision. ◼ The school has a sole proprietor. It does not have a governing body. The leadership team consists of the head of secular studies, the head of Kodesh studies and leaders responsible for safeguarding. ◼ The school’s most recent inspection was a progress monitoring inspection, which took place in July 2025. At that time, some of the independent school standards were not met.

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Information about this school

The school’s previous standard inspection took place in June 2024.

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Information about this inspection

◼ This inspection was carried out at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. The purpose of the inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the independent school standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at its previous inspection.

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Information about this inspection

◼ This is the school’s second progress monitoring inspection since its standard inspection. It was conducted without notice. ◼ Following its previous inspection, the school was required to prepare an action plan by 27 November 2025. This action plan was deemed unsuitable by the Department for Education. ◼ The inspectors met with senior leaders. They met formally with groups of teaching staff and pupils. They visited lessons and spoke with staff and pupils informally. The inspectors looked at samples of pupils’ work. The proprietor was not available to meet with or talk to inspectors during this inspection. ◼ The inspectors reviewed the school’s policies and looked at documentation related to safeguarding, the curriculum and staff’s professional development. They looked at the spaces used by staff and pupils.

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Inspection team

Guy Forbat, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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The school does not meet the following independent school standards

Standards that were not met at the previous inspection and remain un-met at this inspection

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

◼ 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 2(1)(a) the proprietor ensures that a written policy on the curriculum, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, which provides for the matters specified in sub- paragraph (2) is drawn up and implemented effectively; and – 2(2) For the purposes of paragraph 2(1)(a), the matters are- – 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act; – 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society. ◼ 2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 2A(1)(b) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with secondary education at the school is provided with relationships and sex education, except in so far as the pupil

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

is excused as mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), – 2A(1)(d) in making arrangements for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), has regard to any guidance under section 80A of the Education Act 2002 that applies in relation to the provision of education by maintained schools, – 2A(1)(f) consults parents of registered pupils at the school before making or revising a statement under sub-paragraph (e). ◼ 3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school- – 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught; – 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons; – 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils’ work regularly and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

◼ 5 The standard about the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school is met if the proprietor- – 5(b) ensures that principles are actively promoted which- – 5(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

◼ 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school- – 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently; – 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently.

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(c) involves well planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range; guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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