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Ofsted finds Mathilda Marks-Kennedy to its liking

The Mill Hill primary scores well under new inspection system

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Above average: Mathilda Marks-Kennedy

The Court of Appeal has ruled against a legal challenge against the government's imposition of VAT on private schools (Image: Getty)

Court dismisses appeal over VAT on school fees involving Charedi boy

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Wolfson Hillel Primary, part of the Jewish Community Academu Trust - the government wants all schools to join a trust

Mixed reception for plan for schools to become part of trusts

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

Roedean School in Johannesburg (Image: Roedean School)

South African school apologises after refusing to play tennis match against Jewish pupils

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

Pardes House Primary

First Jewish school to receive new-style Ofsted report comes out well

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Benefiting from a nurturing ethos: pupils at Calderwood Lodge in Glasgow (school website)

Scotland’s only Jewish school is ‘very good’ say inspectors

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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School report: SEN children deserve a good Jewish education too

Jewish studies staff need training to cater for pupils with special needs

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December 22, 2025 10:48

Opportunity to learn: a Jewish studies session at Kisharon, one of the community's special educational schools

Beit Shvidler withdraws new entry rules plan after parental protest

The policy set out modest dress rules for women and would have required men to attend services at least six times a week at a local synagogue

By Simon Rocker

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December 22, 2025 10:19

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Elisa Bray

How many Britons know Jewish kids have to drill for terror threats?

In my son’s reception class, where they are only four and five years old, it is called a game of “hide and seek”. Except it’s not a game, is it.

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December 19, 2025 13:50

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Yavneh upgraded to third top comprehensive in Times survey

The school has moved up the rankings on the strength of revised exam figures

By Simon Rocker

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December 12, 2025 10:04

Yavneh students celebrate another successful year for the school

Another 100 per cent – Simon Marks excels again in Sats

Pupils at the Hackney primary led the way for Jewish schools in the English and maths tests

By Simon Rocker

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December 11, 2025 17:17

Every reason to be Sat-isfied: most of the successful Simon Marks year-6 group, 2025

Hasmonean Primary School – ‘best Jewish primary school in the country’ according to Sunday Times league table

Menorah Foundation School also scored highly in the ratings

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December 9, 2025 17:47

Jewish primary schools have achieved impressive ratings in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power List (Photo: Getty)

JFS listed as top comprehensive in Times survey

Immanuel College was listed as best performing Jewish school overall in annual Parent Power table

By Simon Rocker

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December 5, 2025 12:44

Front-runners: JFS sixth-form students (Facebook)

School report: our schools already model curriculum reforms

New curriculum proposals should bring civic benefits – but it can’t be left to schools alone

By Raisel Freedman

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November 23, 2025 11:41

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New kitchen classes prove cool at Menorah Foundation

The Orthodox primary has also renovated its computer room to enhance digital provision

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November 12, 2025 15:05

Menorah Foundation pupils put avocado to good use in their new kitchen

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