Bnos Yisroel School Manchester

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils describe life at Bnos Yisroel School as being part of one big family. The school has successfully created a highly positive culture, which encourages pupils to be happy, friendly and to grow spiritually. From the youngest to the oldest, pupils enjoy strong, affirming relationships with caring staff. Pupils know that there are trusted adults who they can speak to about any worries that they may have. The school has high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff expect pupils to achieve well, and they are successful at making this happen. From children in the early years, through to the pupils in key stage 4, most are well prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils are extremely respectful of others. They behave in an exemplary manner around school and are excellent role models for their peers. They are extremely kind and courteous to everyone. They value the rewards that they receive for positive behaviour and learning. Pupils' knowledge and understanding of the full variety of people in modern Britain is limited. Staff do not teach about two of the protected characteristics, sexual orientation and gender reassignment, as set out in The Equality Act 2010.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, in key stages 1 and 2, the school has not considered exactly what pupils should learn and in what order. This hinders some pupils from achieving as highly as they could. Leaders should finalise the curriculum content in these remaining few subjects to ensure that teachers know exactly what knowledge pupils must learn and when they should learn it.
• The school does not ensure that pupils learn about the diverse characteristics of people in modern Britain. The protected characteristics that relate to sexual orientation and gender reassignment are not taught. Consequently, this limits pupils' knowledge of British society. Leaders must ensure that pupils are better prepared for their lives in modern Britain.

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