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Menorah Primary is a two-form entry primary school with a full-time nursery attached. We are a high-performing school. The Menorah Primary School was founded to provide a sound religious and secular education for the children of the Golders Green Beth Hamedrash Congregation although since its inception there have been places available at the school for Jewish children whose parents, whilst belonging to other synagogues, have a religious philosophy and observe a standard of orthodox Jewish religious practice under that set by the Rabbi of the GGBH. The school is provided primarily for children of Orthodox Jewish families who maintain strict observance of Orthodox Jewish religious and cultural norms and other children are admitted only if there are still places available after all such applicant children have been offered places. We aim to provide a high standard of education for all children regardless of their age, ability, and SEND. Our provision map is comprehensive, providing intervention throughout the school. At Menorah Primary School we pride ourselves on the quality of teaching and learning that all children receive across the curriculum. We follow the New National Curriculum which sets out what children should be taught and what they should be able to achieve at each stage of their education. We recognize the importance of making learning meaningful and memorable and we involve children in their learning by setting them challenging targets and encouraging them to be independent learners. This, in turn, impacts directly on each child’s development and increases self-esteem and confidence for all pupils. curriculum. We follow the New National Curriculum which sets out what children should be taught and what they should be able to achieve at each stage of their education. Teachers use a wide range of teaching styles and strategies depending on the activity and lesson objectives. Children are encouraged to work in groups or as individuals and to share their achievements and discoveries with their peers. The school received a Certificate of Recognition from The Mayor of London celebrating our achievement under The Schools for Success Programme. This award recognized our exceptional work in sharing good practice and helping to boost education for low achieving pupils. Over the last five years, the school has remained in the top 10th percentile of schools in the country. 83.3% of disadvantaged pupils are achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths which is significantly more than similar schools and the LA average. This group is outperforming the national average.100% of disadvantaged pupils (6) achieved the expected standard in writing. At Menorah Primary School the proportion of pupils with an EHCP is 2.2%. This is 0.9% higher than the average for similar schools. We work closely with outside agencies to maximize our pupils’ potential. Our Head Teacher sits on the BSCB, Barnet Safeguarding Children Board. The school takes an active part in teacher training and has trained students to form the SCITT Programme and Middlesex University. View full school

Menorah Grammar School is an Independent Secondary School for boys serving the Orthodox Jewish Community of North West London. The school day is divided between "Kodesh," the study of Jewish texts, history, and culture, and "Chol," the traditional Secular subjects. It is this balanced approach that defines the ethos of MGS: a school that nourishes the soul and prepares its students for life in modern Britain. MGS pupils develop a love for Judaism and strive for excellence in all that they do. With table-topping exam results and a plethora of extra-curricular activities to chose from, including fundraising activities, community volunteering, and after-school sports clubs, our students all have a chance to shine. We respect people from all walks of life and our diverse staff is expected to lead by example, helping to shape our leaders of tomorrow. MGS is a Torah environment and Kodesh remains at the heart of everything we are and do, imbuing our children with the Love of Torah and fear of God and good Metadata. The highlight of our week is when the older boys learn with the younger boys In partnership to share their knowledge and pass on their love of learning to the next generation. Guest Rabbonim of international renown is brought in regularly to address specific issues and to widen the horizons of us all. We aim to provide our students with unique first-class Jewish studies and secular education within a secure, safe, and caring Torah environment. All areas of school improvement are underpinned by our ethos to empower and grow our students into fine young men who will light up the future with their values, learning, and commitment to family and community. Through an applied appreciation of Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural education our students will feel prepared to be active citizens in a local, national and global environment. Together as parents and school staff, we are significant adults who form a team of support and growth around your son. Through our belief and uncompromising ambition, we serve your son, enabling him to emerge as a substantial young man who will impact the world around him with a desire to excel in all he does, founded on his values, learning, and commitment to family and community. Our Rebbes, highly respected in the community and graduates of the great yeshivas, spend one seder a day learning in Kollel in our Beis Hamidrash, so that learning at Menorah remains a living, active, never-ending affair. All the boys at Menorah move on to Yeshivah after Sixth Form, and not a year goes by when we don’t receive messages of high praise and appreciation from the yeshivas for the high quality of Jewish learning and the moral fiber of the Talmidim we’ve handed on to them. Menorah Grammar School offers a rich and varied program of extracurricular activities. Students are provided with the opportunity to connect with their history and heritage through our international trips as well as enjoy the great outdoors with the Duke of Edinburgh program and the Year 9 Walking Tour. View full school

Menorah Foundation School is an orthodox Jewish school with an embedded ethos of Torah I'm Derech Eretz, where children can foster a passion for learning intertwining both British and Jewish values. The children are at the heart of every decision we make ensuring they are happy, confident, and provided with opportunities that are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. The quality and depth of our Religious and Secular education are of the highest standard due to our dedicated and hard-working team. This ensures that when all of our pupils progress onto their chosen secondary school they are ably equipped to progress and achieve to the best of their abilities. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support. At Menorah Foundation School our children are at the heart of everything we do. Recognizing each child’s unique contribution and building on their self-esteem, we will learn, grow and succeed together in a community rich in the values of Torah and Mitzvos, where every child is not only encouraged but inspired to reach their potential. We recognize every child’s worth and provide opportunities for them to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. By achieving together as a whole school community we encourage everyone to become life-long learners and ‘reach for their star’. All children are encouraged to develop their interests and skills and to be open to learning new things. They are actively encouraged to make choices at our school, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we provide boundaries for our children to make these choices safely, through the provision of a secure environment and a well-planned curriculum including extra-curricular clubs. Children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely. We learn that it is acceptable to have our own beliefs and to uphold them, but that it is also important to understand that other people have their own beliefs which must be respected. We have weekly assemblies incorporating the values and ethos of our school, Our House Team initiatives encourage the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play through a variety of learning opportunities Our class rules help us to be good learners and ensure others can learn. We learn about the responsibilities we have as citizens, both of our school and our country, as well as the consequences when rules and laws are broken. All children in our school are accepted for who they are and this is evident in the strong family atmosphere of our school, Bullying or abusive language is not tolerated. We use opportunities such as the Olympics and the World Cup to study and learn about life and culture in other countries. We raise money for a range of different charities both nationally and internationally. All children are encouraged to develop an understanding of our Jewish ethos and to understand that key elements, such as the need to care for others, to help those in need, to behave well, to seek the good of all, and promote the common good, are found in other world religions. View full school