BROUGHTON JEWISH CASSEL FOX PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater Manchester, Salford

Education Centre Information: Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Salford
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/08/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Jewish
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 393
Number of boys: 219
Number of girls: 174
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated in north of Greater Manchester conurbation; consists of infant and junior school, each founded in the late 1940s; merged in 1975; housed on single purpose-built site since 1996. School serves local Orthodox Jewish community and has strong Jewish ethos, with significant Jewish Studies curriculum and 'very close' relationship with local Jewish community. Places strong emphasis on behaviour and academic achievement; offers full programme of extra-curricular sports and other clubs. Excels at chess; regularly wins county league. Children raise money each term for Jewish and general charities. School states central aim as 'producing pupils who, as observant Jews, are knowledgable about their religion and have the necessary skills to enable them to reach the highest levels in their chosen careers.' Ethos: 'The school'strives for excellence in all areas of life. This includes both religious and secular aspects of life. The school aspires to equip each learner with the ability to be an honour to God, through doing their best in all areas of their lives, especially in their personal character traits and relationship towards others'.