Kisharon School
Kisharon School is a special free school with a Jewish ethos for pupils aged 4 to 19, at 54 Parson Street, Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The Department for Education records that it opened on 10 August 2018, with 80 pupils on roll against a capacity of 77, and Dr Emily Haddock as headteacher.[1] It is run by the Kisharon Academy Trust and is linked to the Kisharon charity, which also runs adult services.
History
The school replaced an independent special school of the same name (URN 101386) at 1011 Finchley Road, London NW11. That school opened on 20 September 1976 and closed on 9 August 2018, when it became a free school. Its last recorded proprietor was Philip Goldberg.[2] In January 2023 Ofsted reported that the school "opened in September 2018. Since then, it has moved location to its current premises". It said the school "caters for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities".[3]
Relation to Israel
In April 2021 the school's website reported a celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli independence day): "Everyone came to school dressed in blue and white. We really enjoyed our Israeli themed lunch of falafel, wholemeal pitta and Israeli salad. There was blue and white arts and crafts, flag making and collage doves of peace. We also looked at the geography of Israel. We even had a live link up with an ex pupil now living in Israel."[4] The page footer at that time named the school "Kisharon Noé School".[4]
Inspections
Ofsted judged the school good in January 2023. The report named Emma Castleton as chair of the trust and said the headteacher had taken up her post in June 2021.[3]
Inspection history
| Date | Inspectorate and type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 17 and 18 January 2023 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[3] |
The full list of reports is published by Ofsted.[5]
Trust and charities
Kisharon Academy Trust (company number 09018917) was incorporated on 30 April 2014.[6] Its current directors are Jason Braier (appointed 4 February 2025), Emma Nathalie Castleton (appointed 22 September 2026), Amelia Gershuny (appointed 4 February 2025), James Heaton-Jennings (appointed 5 October 2026), Alan Malcolm Moss (appointed 10 February 2021), Sharon Deborah Mullish (appointed 10 November 2021), Nahva Rose (appointed 26 July 2018), Martin Shelton (appointed 29 April 2026), Deborah Kate Stone (appointed 10 February 2021), Tracy Waxman (appointed 17 October 2023), Emma Clare Weisgard (appointed 27 March 2026) and Sally Wright (appointed 14 February 2025).[7]
KisharonLangdon (charity number 271519; company number 01259900) was registered with the Charity Commission on 27 September 1976. It describes its activities as: "The principal object of the charity is to provide excellence in education, vocational training, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, within a traditional Jewish environment. The aim is to make provision for life so as to promote the potential of the individual using support and therapies in order that they live as independently as possible within the community." In the financial year to 31 August 2025 it reported income of £18,970,270 and spending of £19,841,953, compared with £7,560,191 in the year to 31 August 2021. Its annual return for that year recorded £5,650,430 from government contracts. It reported 349 employees. The trustees listed on the register are Philip Goldberg, Irving Marc Lerner (appointed 6 June 2011), Emma Nathalie Castleton (appointed 25 March 2014), Richard Levy (appointed 25 March 2014), Andrew David Loftus (appointed 25 March 2014), Claire Lemer (appointed 15 February 2021), Nicolas Ian Doffman (appointed 31 July 2023), Robert Meyer (appointed 4 December 2024), Bernard Harold Fromson (appointed 17 July 2026) and Victoria Hart (appointed 10 August 2026).[8][9]
The Kisharon Charitable Trust (charity number 1194007) was registered with the Charity Commission on 6 April 2021. It describes its activities as: "The principal object of the charity is to provide a pathway of education and support for Jewish children and adults with learning difficulties to allow them to develop as much independence as possible and live full and inclusive lives in the community. The Trust owns freehold properties which are used by Kisharon School, Tuffkid Nursery, Kisharon's Adult Day Opportunities and Supported Living." In the financial year to 31 August 2025 it reported income of £405,784 and spending of £299,575. The trustees listed on the register are Richard Levy (appointed 6 April 2021), Irving Marc Lerner (appointed 6 April 2021), Andrew David Loftus (appointed 6 April 2021), Philip Goldberg (appointed 6 April 2021), Nick Doffman (appointed 1 August 2023), Emma Nathalie Castleton (appointed 1 August 2023), Claire Lemer (appointed 1 August 2023), Robert Meyer (appointed 4 December 2024), Bernard Harold Fromson (appointed 17 July 2026) and Victoria Hart (appointed 10 August 2026).[10][11]
See also
External links
- Ofsted reports: URN 144752
- Get Information about Schools: URN 144752
- Get Information about Schools: URN 101386 (closed)
Notes
- ↑ Department for Education, Kisharon School (URN 144752), Get Information about Schools, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Department for Education, Kisharon School (closed) (URN 101386), Get Information about Schools, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ofsted, Kisharon School: inspection report, inspection of 17 and 18 January 2023, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Celebrating Yom Ha'azmaut, kisharonschool.org.uk, archived by the Wayback Machine on 15 June 2021, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Kisharon School (URN 144752), Ofsted reports, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, KISHARON ACADEMY TRUST (09018917): Company overview, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, KISHARON ACADEMY TRUST (09018917): People, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, KisharonLangdon - 271519, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, KisharonLangdon - 271519: Trustees, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, THE KISHARON CHARITABLE TRUST - 1194007, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, THE KISHARON CHARITABLE TRUST - 1194007: Trustees, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.