The verdict on Pardes:[Missing Credit]
Safeguarding is no longer graded but schools are judged on whether they meet the required standards or not.
Pardes head Rabbi Joel Sager said, “Reflecting our context as a boys-only Jewish school, with significantly reduced teaching time for the national curriculum, we are very pleased at the recognition we received from Ofsted within the quite challenging, revised inspection framework.
“The report really reflects the strengths of our school, the happiness of pupils and parents, the efforts of leaders and staff and how we are preparing our pupils for life well beyond their time at Pardes House.”
Inspectors highlighted a “calm, orderly and respectful environment” where pupils showed “excellent” behaviour and were “highly motivated”.
Pupils built “solid foundations in reading, writing and mathematics” and had “the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the next stage of their education”. Disadvantaged pupils achieved well.
“Teaching staff typically understand pupils’ needs and use this knowledge to shape provision that helps pupils to learn,” Ofsted said.
Pupils learnt “about healthy relationships and online safety in an age-appropriate manner” and about the importance of being “an active citizen. They fully take part in charitable activities, such as litter picking and preparing gift boxes for people who support the community,” Ofsted said.
“A wide range of enrichment activities, including current affairs and classical music appreciation clubs” developed their interests and talents.
They read “a wide range of carefully chosen texts that celebrate diversity. Visits to significant British institutions support pupils to learn about democracy and the rule of law. These experiences prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain,” Ofsted said.
The school was rated strong for attendance and behaviour, and for personal development.
