Chief Rabbi praises 'excellent' Simon Marks

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has hailed Simon Marks Primary as “an excellent school that truly draws out the potential of every child”.

Rabbi Mirvis was at the Stoke Newington school on Wednesday to open a state-of-the-art building for nursery and reception children.

He unveiled a plaque at the William Sharron Early Years Building, named after one of the school’s most devoted supporters, who died in 2013.

Rabbi Mirvis was particularly impressed by the extensive outdoor space, including raised troughs for pupils to plant their own herbs and vegetables, as well as a large, covered outdoor area for year-round play.