Shalom Noam Primary School

Voluntary aided Orthodox Jewish primary school in Edgware, North West London

Shalom Noam Primary School
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Established	1999 (as independent school); 1 January 2019 (as state-aided voluntary aided school)
Type	Voluntary aided school
Religious affiliation(s)	Jewish (Orthodox)
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Enrolment	231 pupils (2026)
Gender	Co-educational
Age range	–
Website	[shalomnoam.org shalomnoam.org]

Shalom Noam Primary School is a voluntary aided Orthodox Jewish primary school in Edgware, North West London. It provides education for children aged 4 to 11 within the Orthodox Jewish community of North West London, combining the National Curriculum with a strong Kodesh (Jewish studies) programme that emphasises Middos Tovos (positive character traits), Torah values, and preparation for life as proud Jewish and British citizens.

The school was originally founded in 1999 as a small independent school with just five pupils and grew rapidly. It became a state-funded voluntary aided school on 1 January 2019.

Tzipi Hotovely, the fervently Zionist Israeli ambassador to the UK, at Sacks Morasha school in North London with Beit Halochem UK, helping children write letters to the IDF.

The School is run by the Noam Educational Trust.

Location and admissions

The school is located at East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ (Burnt Oak area of North West London). It primarily serves the local Orthodox Jewish community, with a parent body of religious, professional families committed to both high-quality secular education and Orthodox Jewish practice.

Ethos and curriculum

Shalom Noam aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum with high academic standards in both Kodesh and Chol (secular) studies. The school emphasises emotional wellbeing, resilience, independent thinking, and curiosity. It describes itself as a warm, family-oriented environment where children are encouraged to love learning and develop as well-rounded individuals.

The Jewish Studies curriculum focuses on regular prayers, Torah learning, and the development of Middos Tovos. British Values are woven throughout the teaching, ensuring children are prepared for life in modern Britain while maintaining their Jewish identity and showing respect and tolerance for others.

Relation to Zionism

Beit Halochem

Beit Halochem UK has a heavy presence across schools in the UK, both in giving talks to primary and secondary school children and actively asking for financial support through fundraisers or charity partnerships. They have worked with schools such as Clore Shalom School, Eden Primary School, Etz Chaim, Gesher School, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys School, Hertsmere Jewish Primary School, Hasmonean High School for Boys, Hasmonean High School for Girls, Immanuel College, Independent Jewish Day School, JCOSS, JFS, Kerem Early Years Unit, Kerem School, Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School, Nancy Reuben Jewish Primary School, North London Collegiate School, North West London Jewish Day School, Rimon Jewish Primary School, Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School, Shalom Noam Primary School, UCS and Yavneh College.

Beit Halochem UK's activity across schools in the UK

Most commonly, Beit Halochem organises for an IDF veteran to visit schools and speak to students, giving firsthand accounts of ‘courage and resilience, providing them with invaluable life lessons and a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by our soliders’. According to Beit Halochem UK, ‘these encounters leave a lasting impression on young minds, shaping their understanding and compassion for those who have sacrificed so much for their countries’. They have also ‘had the privilege of hosting thousands of UK students at Beit Halochem centres in Israel during their school trips, exposing them to first-hand experiences that deepen their appreciation and empathy’. Indeed, videos posted by the ZDVF display just how impressionable children can be to such messages.

Recently, JFS hosted the annual Beit Halochem UK ‘It’s A Knockout’ event, raising £62,000 for the IDF.

In fact, Beit Halochem UK attributes its rocketing financial success in 2024 to its ‘collaboration with both Jewish and non-Jewish schools and youth movements’, and plans to expand their influence amongst young people and young professionals.

Governance and staff

The governing body consists of foundation, parent, staff, and local authority governors. Current co-chairs are Kevin Lazarus (solicitor) and Maurice Salama (real estate professional).

Key staff include:

• Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Danan (formerly headteacher of Tashbar Primary School and Head of Kodesh at Keser Girls School)
• Head of Kodesh: Rebbetzin Jackie Kirsch

Relation to PaJes and funding

Shalom Noam is listed on the PaJes (Partnership for Jewish Schools) directory and receives state funding as a voluntary aided school, supplemented by voluntary contributions from the Jewish community to support the Kodesh curriculum and Jewish ethos. PaJeS was set up by the pro Israel group the Jewish Leadership Council.

No specific controversies or inspections highlighting issues have been reported in public records.

See also

• PaJes (Partnership for Jewish Schools)