Overview
- Governors said the Jewish independent day school will wind down at the end of this academic year, with a staff consultation set for an August 2026 closure.
- The chair of governors cited VAT now applied to private school fees, high inflation, and higher national insurance costs as key pressures that the school could not absorb.
- Demand has dropped as the local network of Jewish state schools has expanded, leaving only 35 pupils in the current Year 7 and revenue equal to 18 full fee-paying places.
- The school reports about 360 pupils on roll, annual fees of about £29,700, a £2 million loss last year, more than £200,000 in bursaries, and 158 staff members.
- Leaders said GCSE and A-level students will be supported to complete their courses, while broader sector strain continues, with the Daily Mail reporting more than 100 private school closures since early 2025.