A not judged voluntary aided school school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sinai Jewish Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Happy children learn well"
Sinai School has a strong Jewish ethos underpinned by a love of Judaism and Israel. Principles include welcoming every Jew, creating a sense of belonging, lifelong learning, spiritual growth and practice, mutual responsibility within the community and the wider world, and the importance of Israel in Jewish life. The school promotes Orthodox Jewish practice and aims to instil a love of Judaism while also engaging with British values. The ethos is based on Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chassadim, with a commitment to providing a Jewish education that blends with the wider culture in which pupils live.
Welcome page describes Sinai as Europe’s largest Jewish primary school with forward-thinking educators, high expectations, and a warm, nurturing environment. It highlights specialist teaching in PE and French, a Maths Mastery approach, a strong Jewish ethos, and commitment to British values and multi-faith education, led by Headteacher Juliette Lipshaw.
Clubs
Wraparound childcare is available from 7:50am to 5:30pm. Sibling Club runs until 3:35pm for Nursery–Year 2; Breakfast Club operates 7:50am–8:40am (breakfast served until 8:25am); After School Club runs 3:30pm–5:30pm with a light supper. Booking is via the School Gateway app and then payment through www.parentpay.com. Bookings must be made by 4:30pm the day before; after school bookings for KS2 (Years 3–6) operate after Sibling Club finishes.
Sinai is a three-form entry, co-educational voluntary-aided school. It admits 90 children into Reception and up to 60 into Nursery. It is described as Europe’s largest Jewish primary school. Admissions information is provided for 2025–26 and 2026–27, with tours and applications coordinated via the school and, for reception entries, through the child’s home borough. The school emphasizes inclusivity and offers discussions about admissions arrangements for pupils with SEN. It serves pupils from multiple London boroughs, with around 250 children traveling by bus and around 400 being driven by parents.