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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
| name = Menorah Foundation School | | name = Menorah Foundation School | ||
| − | | motto = Torah im Derech Eretz | + | | image = Menora-Logo.png |
| + | | motto = '''Torah im Derech Eretz''' | ||
| type = [[Voluntary aided school]] | | type = [[Voluntary aided school]] | ||
| + | | established = 1997 | ||
| religious_affiliation = [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] | | religious_affiliation = [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] | ||
| head = Mrs [[Holli Hunter]] | | head = Mrs [[Holli Hunter]] | ||
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| enrolment = 320 | | enrolment = 320 | ||
| capacity = 400 | | capacity = 400 | ||
| − | | website = | + | | website = https://www.menorahfoundation.co.uk/ |
}} | }} | ||
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| Middle Leadership Team || EYFS Lead || Mrs [[Lisa Bernstein]] | | Middle Leadership Team || EYFS Lead || Mrs [[Lisa Bernstein]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Middle Leadership Team || Middle Leaders for Pedagogy || Mrs [[Gabriella Liberman]] & Miss | + | | Middle Leadership Team || Middle Leaders for Pedagogy || Mrs [[Gabriella Liberman]] & Miss [[Ilana Woolf]] |
|- | |- | ||
| Middle Leadership Team || Middle Leader for Inclusion || Mrs [[Debra Lesser]] | | Middle Leadership Team || Middle Leader for Inclusion || Mrs [[Debra Lesser]] | ||
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The most recent inspection took place on 25 February 2025. Key judgements were: Quality of education – Good; Behaviour and attitudes – Good; Personal development – Outstanding; Leadership and management – Good; Early years provision – Good. No overall effectiveness judgement is made for state-funded schools inspected after September 2024.<ref name="Ofsted">Ofsted, [https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/131359 Menorah Foundation School] ''Ofsted'', accessed 8 June 2026.</ref> | The most recent inspection took place on 25 February 2025. Key judgements were: Quality of education – Good; Behaviour and attitudes – Good; Personal development – Outstanding; Leadership and management – Good; Early years provision – Good. No overall effectiveness judgement is made for state-funded schools inspected after September 2024.<ref name="Ofsted">Ofsted, [https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/131359 Menorah Foundation School] ''Ofsted'', accessed 8 June 2026.</ref> | ||
Previous inspections include a short inspection in June 2019. | Previous inspections include a short inspection in June 2019. | ||
| + | ==Inspection history== | ||
| + | In February 2025 Ofsted stated that "The school is a voluntary aided school for the Jewish Orthodox community." It named Joseph Cooper as chair of governors and said the headteacher had been appointed in September 2023.<ref name="OfstedRep50273610">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273610 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 25 and 26 February 2025, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> [[Menorah Grammar School]] shares the school's Abbots Road address.<ref name="GIAS101387">[[Department for Education]], [https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/101387 Menorah Grammar School (URN 101387)], ''Get Information about Schools'', accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Inspection history === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | ! Date !! Inspectorate and type !! Outcome | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 25 and 26 February 2025 || [[Ofsted]], ungraded inspection || Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years; outstanding for personal development<ref name="OfstedRep50273610" /> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 13 June 2019 || Ofsted, short inspection || Short inspection<ref name="OfstedRep50091566">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50091566 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 13 June 2019, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 14–15 May 2015 || Ofsted, standard inspection || Good<ref name="OfstedRep2484820">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2484820 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 14–15 May 2015, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 22 October 2013 || Ofsted, monitoring inspection || Monitoring inspection<ref name="OfstedRep2290201">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2290201 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 22 October 2013, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 9–10 July 2013 || Ofsted, standard inspection || Requires improvement<ref name="OfstedRep2263309">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2263309 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 9–10 July 2013, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 7 January 2011 || Ofsted, interim assessment || Interim assessment<ref name="OfstedRep1569787">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1569787 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 7 January 2011, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 12 May 2008 || Ofsted, standard inspection || Good<ref name="OfstedRep905751">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/905751 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 12 May 2008, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 17 May 2004 || Ofsted, standard inspection || <ref name="OfstedRep790539">[[Ofsted]], [https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/790539 Menorah Foundation School: inspection report], inspection of 17 May 2004, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | The full list of reports is published by Ofsted.<ref name="Ofsted131359">[[Ofsted]], [https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/131359 Menorah Foundation School (URN 131359)], ''Ofsted reports'', accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Charity== | ||
| + | The [[Menorah Foundation]] (charity number 1044649) was registered with the [[Charity Commission for England and Wales|Charity Commission]] on 3 March 1995. It describes its activities as: "Objectives of Menorah Foundation are:- To advance Orthodox Jewish Education, including, in particular, but without prejudice, as to the generality of the aforegoing, providing financial support support to the Menorah Foundation School- To advance the religion of the Jewish Faith in accordance with Orthodox practice- Other purposes as recognised by the law of England and Wales as charitable." In the financial year to 31 August 2025 it reported income of £1,430,621 and spending of £1,098,256, compared with £978,306 in the year to 31 August 2021. Its annual return for that year recorded £104,332 from government grants (1 grant). It made grants to institutions of £900,375. The trustees listed on the register are [[Daniel Wulwick]] (appointed 2 September 2021), [[Adrian Mark Jacobs]] (appointed 1 November 2023), [[Alan Korman]] (appointed 1 November 2023), [[Nathan Baruch Jackson]] (appointed 1 November 2023), [[Brendan Martin Stern]] (appointed 12 February 2024) and [[Benjamin Mark Finger]] (appointed 12 February 2024).<ref name="CC1044649">[[Charity Commission for England and Wales|Charity Commission]], [https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044649/charity-overview MENORAH FOUNDATION - 1044649], ''Register of Charities'', register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref><ref name="CCT1044649">[[Charity Commission for England and Wales|Charity Commission]], [https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044649/trustees MENORAH FOUNDATION - 1044649: Trustees], ''Register of Charities'', register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Jewish Schools in the UK]] | ||
| + | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/131359 Department for Education – Get Information about Schools] | [https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/131359 Department for Education – Get Information about Schools] | ||
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[[Category:Voluntary aided schools in England]] | [[Category:Voluntary aided schools in England]] | ||
[[Category:Orthodox Jewish schools]] | [[Category:Orthodox Jewish schools]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Jewish Schools in the UK]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Barnet]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:11, 10 November 2026
Orthodox Jewish voluntary aided primary school in Edgware, London
| Menorah Foundation School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Motto | Torah im Derech Eretz |
| Established | 1997 |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Orthodox Jewish |
| Headteacher | Mrs Holli Hunter |
| Address | 2-8 Abbots Road |
| City | Edgware |
| County | Middlesex |
| Postcode | HA8 0QS |
| Country | England |
| Enrolment | 320 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | – |
| Website | https://www.menorahfoundation.co.uk/ |
Menorah Foundation School is a voluntary aided Orthodox Jewish primary school in Edgware, London.[1] It is financially supported by the Menorah Foundation charity (registered number 1044649).[2]
The school is affiliated with the Menorah Foundation charity, which provides financial support to advance Orthodox Jewish education including at the school, and with the London Borough of Barnet as its local authority and maintaining body for the voluntary aided school.[2][1] It participates in the Etgar Jewish knowledge challenge, which includes content on Israel.[3] No other formal affiliations with specific groups are recorded in public sources.
Ethos and values
The school's motto is Torah im Derech Eretz. Its vision states that pupils should realise "our sacred religions, ethical and moral principles apply to whatever topic is being studied in every walk of life so that they are fully prepared for their future lives as Orthodox Jews within a secular integrated society."[4]
The school describes itself as: "We are a welcoming, co-educational school, imbuing our pupils with a love of Torah and Eretz Yisroel, and promoting British values."[4]
As a result of time at the school, pupils will "Have developed a love of Eretz Yisroel."[4]
Israel and Zionism
The school does not use the term "Zionism" in its public materials. It states the exact words: "imbuing our pupils with a love of Torah and Eretz Yisroel" and that pupils will "Have developed a love of Eretz Yisroel."[4] These phrases appear in the core ethos and impact statements on the school's vision page.
Leadership and staff
| Team | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Leadership Team | Headteacher | Mrs Holli Hunter |
| Senior Leadership Team | Head of Kodesh | Rabbi Birnbaum |
| Senior Leadership Team | Deputy Head of Kodesh | Mrs Alison Levy |
| Senior Leadership Team | SENCO | Mrs Petya Neagle |
| Senior Leadership Team | Finance Manager | Mr Yehuda Neuberger |
| Senior Leadership Team | Principal | Rabbi Yaakov Hamer |
| Middle Leadership Team | EYFS Lead | Mrs Lisa Bernstein |
| Middle Leadership Team | Middle Leaders for Pedagogy | Mrs Gabriella Liberman & Miss Ilana Woolf |
| Middle Leadership Team | Middle Leader for Inclusion | Mrs Debra Lesser |
| Middle Leadership Team | Middle Leader for Behaviour | Mrs Chayelle Hur |
| Middle Leadership Team | Personal Development Lead | Miss Marcelle Ladier |
Ofsted
The most recent inspection took place on 25 February 2025. Key judgements were: Quality of education – Good; Behaviour and attitudes – Good; Personal development – Outstanding; Leadership and management – Good; Early years provision – Good. No overall effectiveness judgement is made for state-funded schools inspected after September 2024.[6] Previous inspections include a short inspection in June 2019.
Inspection history
In February 2025 Ofsted stated that "The school is a voluntary aided school for the Jewish Orthodox community." It named Joseph Cooper as chair of governors and said the headteacher had been appointed in September 2023.[7] Menorah Grammar School shares the school's Abbots Road address.[8]
Inspection history
| Date | Inspectorate and type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and 26 February 2025 | Ofsted, ungraded inspection | Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years; outstanding for personal development[7] |
| 13 June 2019 | Ofsted, short inspection | Short inspection[9] |
| 14–15 May 2015 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[10] |
| 22 October 2013 | Ofsted, monitoring inspection | Monitoring inspection[11] |
| 9–10 July 2013 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Requires improvement[12] |
| 7 January 2011 | Ofsted, interim assessment | Interim assessment[13] |
| 12 May 2008 | Ofsted, standard inspection | Good[14] |
| 17 May 2004 | Ofsted, standard inspection | [15] |
The full list of reports is published by Ofsted.[16]
Charity
The Menorah Foundation (charity number 1044649) was registered with the Charity Commission on 3 March 1995. It describes its activities as: "Objectives of Menorah Foundation are:- To advance Orthodox Jewish Education, including, in particular, but without prejudice, as to the generality of the aforegoing, providing financial support support to the Menorah Foundation School- To advance the religion of the Jewish Faith in accordance with Orthodox practice- Other purposes as recognised by the law of England and Wales as charitable." In the financial year to 31 August 2025 it reported income of £1,430,621 and spending of £1,098,256, compared with £978,306 in the year to 31 August 2021. Its annual return for that year recorded £104,332 from government grants (1 grant). It made grants to institutions of £900,375. The trustees listed on the register are Daniel Wulwick (appointed 2 September 2021), Adrian Mark Jacobs (appointed 1 November 2023), Alan Korman (appointed 1 November 2023), Nathan Baruch Jackson (appointed 1 November 2023), Brendan Martin Stern (appointed 12 February 2024) and Benjamin Mark Finger (appointed 12 February 2024).[17][18]
See also
External links
Department for Education – Get Information about Schools Ofsted inspection reports Official school website Menorah Foundation charity
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Department for Education, Menorah Foundation School Get Information about Schools, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Charity Commission, MENORAH FOUNDATION Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Jewish News, North West and Menorah Foundation claim top honours at Etgar 2026 Jewish News, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Menorah Foundation School, Motto, Vision & Ethos Menorah Foundation School, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Menorah Foundation School, Our Staff Menorah Foundation School, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School Ofsted, accessed 8 June 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 25 and 26 February 2025, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Department for Education, Menorah Grammar School (URN 101387), Get Information about Schools, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 13 June 2019, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 14–15 May 2015, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 22 October 2013, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 9–10 July 2013, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 7 January 2011, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 12 May 2008, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School: inspection report, inspection of 17 May 2004, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Ofsted, Menorah Foundation School (URN 131359), Ofsted reports, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, MENORAH FOUNDATION - 1044649, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, MENORAH FOUNDATION - 1044649: Trustees, Register of Charities, register data extract of 13 October 2026, accessed 1 November 2026.