Side By Side School
Side By Side School is an independent special school for boys and girls aged 2 to 20 at Avigdor Mews, Lordship Road, London N16, in the London Borough of Hackney. The Department for Education records that it opened on 25 September 2001, with 110 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150. It lists Mr Gerald Lebrett as headteacher and Side By Side (Children Ltd) as proprietor.[1]
History
In 2025 Ofsted described it as "an independent special day school serving the Jewish community in Stamford Hill". It said the school had moved to new premises at Avigdor Mews since 2022, and that it "caters for pupils with a range of different needs, from profound and multiple to moderate learning difficulties".[2]
Inspections
Ofsted judged the school outstanding in every area in July 2025, naming Jacob Sorotzkin as chair. It had been judged good in 2014, 2018 and 2022.[2][3][4][5]
Inspection history
| Date | Inspectorate and type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 July 2025 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Outstanding[2] |
| 12 to 14 July 2022 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[5] |
| 6–8 March 2018 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[4] |
| 9–11 December 2014 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[3] |
| 15–16 November 2011 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Satisfactory[6] |
| 25–26 June 2008 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Satisfactory[7] |
| 10 May 2004 | Ofsted, standard inspection | [8] |
The full list of reports is published by Ofsted.[9]
Charities and companies
Side By Side (Children) Limited (charity number 1135723; company number 06962081) was registered with the Charity Commission on 28 April 2010. It describes its activities as: "We are committed to providing outstanding education for children with special needs. Our aim is that each child will leave our school to become valued and respected for their own individual talents, personalities and abilities. It is our aim that the atmosphere and work of our school reflects the special qualities of each of our children." In the financial year to 30 April 2026 it reported income of £4,966,006 and spending of £5,124,807, compared with £2,520,173 in the year to 30 April 2022. Its annual return for that year recorded £3,502,613 from government contracts. It reported 235 employees. The trustees listed on the register are Jacob Sorotzkin (appointed 26 July 2020), Charles Mark Margulies (appointed 26 July 2020), Hannah Zelda Weiss (appointed 17 December 2010), Sydney Samuel Sinitsky (appointed 9 September 2009) and Gershon Mannes (appointed 27 May 2026).[10][11]
Side By Side School Ltd (charity number 1159524; company number 08865604) was registered with the Charity Commission on 8 December 2014. It describes its activities as: "The trustees are aiming to construct a purpose built building for use by the school operated by the related charity Side By Side (Children) Limited, to give them an improved environment to continue to provide the high quality education it is already providing to the local community." In the financial year to 31 January 2026 it reported income of £575,036 and spending of £301,812, compared with £2,031,939 in the year to 31 January 2022. The trustees listed on the register are Jacob Sorotzkin (appointed 28 January 2014), Israel Moskovitz (appointed 9 July 2020), Jacob Schreiber (appointed 9 June 2020), Nathan Schreiber (appointed 29 July 2020) and Shimon David Cohen (appointed 14 January 2022).[12][13]
Side By Side (Children) Limited (company number 06962081) was incorporated on 14 July 2009.[14] Its current directors are Gershon Mannes (appointed 27 May 2026), Charles Mark Margulies (appointed 26 July 2020), Sydney Samuel Sinitsky (appointed 9 September 2009), Jacob Sorotzkin (appointed 26 July 2020) and Hannah Zelda Weiss (appointed 17 December 2010).[15]
Side By Side School Ltd (company number 08865604) was incorporated on 28 January 2014.[16] Its current directors are Shimon David Cohen (appointed 14 January 2022), Israel Moskovitz (appointed 9 June 2020), Jacob Schreiber (appointed 9 June 2020), Nathan Schreiber (appointed 29 July 2020) and Jacob Sorotzkin (appointed 28 January 2014).[17]
See also
External links
Notes
- ↑ Department for Education, Side By Side School (URN 133439), Get Information about Schools, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 1 to 3 July 2025, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 9–11 December 2014, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 6–8 March 2018, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 12 to 14 July 2022, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 15–16 November 2011, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 25–26 June 2008, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Side By Side School: inspection report, inspection of 10 May 2004, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Side By Side School (URN 133439), Ofsted reports, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, SIDE BY SIDE (CHILDREN) LIMITED - 1135723, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, SIDE BY SIDE (CHILDREN) LIMITED - 1135723: Trustees, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, SIDE BY SIDE SCHOOL LTD - 1159524, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, SIDE BY SIDE SCHOOL LTD - 1159524: Trustees, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, SIDE BY SIDE (CHILDREN) LIMITED (06962081): Company overview, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, SIDE BY SIDE (CHILDREN) LIMITED (06962081): People, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, SIDE BY SIDE SCHOOL LTD (08865604): Company overview, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, SIDE BY SIDE SCHOOL LTD (08865604): People, accessed 1 November 2026.