Bnos Yisroel School Manchester

Overview

Pupils describe life at the school as being part of “one big family” within a “highly positive culture” that encourages them to be “happy, friendly and to grow spiritually.” The report highlights “impeccable” behaviour and strong relationships with staff, noting that most pupils achieve well academically. However, the school fails to meet independent school standards because it does not teach about all protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, limiting pupils’ understanding of diversity in modern Britain.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, are “extremely respectful,” and serve as “excellent role models.”
• The curriculum is “broad, balanced and ambitious,” with particular strength in key stages 3 and 4 and early years.
• Reading is a clear priority; staff are “knowledgeable about the teaching of phonics,” and nearly all pupils read with “confidence and fluency” by the end of key stage 1.
• Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in an “accurate and timely manner,” ensuring they “flourish” alongside peers.
• Teachers are “knowledgeable and passionate,” explaining concepts clearly and using assessment to inform future learning.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must finalise curriculum content in a small number of key stages 1 and 2 subjects to ensure teachers know “exactly what knowledge pupils must learn and when.”
• The school must ensure pupils learn about the “diverse characteristics of people in modern Britain,” specifically regarding sexual orientation and gender reassignment, to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”