Tashbar of Manchester

Overview

Tashbar of Manchester is an Orthodox Jewish day school where leaders ensure that independent school standards are met across all categories. The report describes a calm, orderly environment where pupils enjoy learning and are well prepared for secondary school, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. While the school fulfils the expected standard of education, inspectors identified specific areas within the Key Stage 2 curriculum and attendance that require further strengthening.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve well in core subjects, producing "high-quality work" and leaving "well prepared for their next stage of education."
• Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them to "develop their independence."
• The school fosters a "safe and nurturing environment" where bullying is "very rare" and staff resolve issues quickly.
• Leaders have successfully addressed previous improvement priorities and ensure staff feel supported with "manageable workload[s]."
• The personal development programme effectively prepares pupils for life beyond school, including detailed road safety and community involvement.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must strengthen aspects of the Key Stage 2 curriculum that are not implemented as well, ensuring "greater consistency" in delivery.
• Leaders should maintain their focus on improving attendance to ensure "consistently higher levels of attendance are sustained over time."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.