The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 23.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Orthodox Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
23.3
20.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Orthodox Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mrs Leah Weiss
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
June 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2016 | Inspection
Additional inspection
February 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2013 | Inspection
Location
49 Amhurst Park, N16 5DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSide By Side School
Independent · 1.1km away
Grazebrook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust
Independent · 1.2km away
William Patten Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ohr Emes
Independent · 1.8km away
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.9km away
Betty Layward Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Vishnitz Girls School a selective school?
Yes. Vishnitz Girls School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Vishnitz Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Vishnitz Girls School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vishnitz Girls School?
Vishnitz Girls School currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vishnitz Girls School take?
Vishnitz Girls School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Vishnitz Girls School?
Vishnitz Girls School is in N16 5DL, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vishnitz Girls School have a sixth form?
No, Vishnitz Girls School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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