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N16 5LG · Independent Special School
The Yews School
- Ages 11 to 18
- London N16
In short: an independent special school.
Good to know
Worth checking
- Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- Last Ofsted visitMar 2026less than a year ago
Then and now
What Ofsted found
Every Ofsted visit
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A shorter visit in March 2026
Ofsted visited before the school opened to check whether it was likely to meet the independent school standards. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.
Ofsted's verdict: Ofsted found the school likely to meet the standards.
Read the 2026 report on OfstedThe four grades, in plain English
- Outstanding
- Much better than the minimum.
- Good
- Meets every standard well.
- Requires improvement
- Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
- Inadequate
- Serious problems that must be fixed.
Day to day
Life at The Yews School
Sixth formThe government register doesn't say. Ask the school.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about The Yews School. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how The Yews School compares with its neighbours.
You're hereOfsted: OutstandingStormont House School
E5 8NP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11–17
- Attainment 8
- 0.7
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Ofsted: Report cardSamuel Rhodes MLD School
N5 2EG · Special · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Met the standard
- 0%
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Ofsted: GoodThe Courtyard Islington
N7 8LT · Secondary · Ages 13–19
- Attainment 8
- 1.5
- Days missed
- 19.1%
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.0
Keep an eye on The Yews School
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Type
- Independent Special School
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Head
- Emma Manko
- Opened
- May 2026
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- Address
- 147 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5LG
- Phone
- 07355 672814
- School number (URN)
- 152348 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Does The Yews School have a sixth form?
The government register doesn't say. Ask the school whether pupils can stay on after 16.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.