The outlook and practice of the School is Orthodox. One of our aims is to ensure that Jewish values permeate the School. Our students reflect the very wide range of the religious spectrum of British Jewry. Whilst two thirds or more of our students have attended Jewish primary schools, a significant number of our Year 7 intake has not attended Jewish schools and some enter the School with little or no Jewish education. Many come from families who are totally committed to Judaism and Israel; others are unaware of Jewish belief and practice. We welcome this diversity and embrace the opportunity to have such a broad range of young people developing Jewish values together.
The Jewish Studies programme seeks to meet the varied interests of our students. Jewish Studies is a core subject for all students, all of whom take the GCSE examination in Religious Studies. Ivrit and Israel Studies are included as part of Jewish Education. We also offer an accelerated course leading to a GCSE in Ivrit by the end of Year 9.
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