PaJeS is the central service organisation for the UK's Jewish school sector, acting as the operating arm of the Jewish Schools Network. Working with approximately 80% of Jewish schools, it provides strategic support, professional development, and educational resources. The association focuses on key areas such as curriculum development, leadership training, public affairs, and student wellbeing. PaJeS facilitates collaboration between schools and represents the sector to the government and other stakeholders, aiming to ensure the sustainability and excellence of Jewish education across the country.
PaJeS Member Schools (2)
Kerem School is an independent, non-selective primary school located in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. Catering to boys and girls aged 3-11, it is a Modern Orthodox Jewish school, integrating traditional Torah-based Jewish values and British values into its curriculum and daily life. The school claims to focus on academic excellence and holistic child development. Its sites are described as small, friendly, and situated within the heart of the community, with the main school located within the premises of the Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue.
Naima Jewish Prep School is a co-educational day school in Maida Vale, London, for pupils aged 2 to 11. Established in 1983, it was the first Sephardi school opened in England for over a century. The school’s ethos is inspired by the Golden Age of Jews in Spain, seeking to synthesise traditional Torah values with a comprehensive secular education. Facilities include a dedicated synagogue, a mikveh, and a sports hall. The curriculum balances Jewish Studies with the National Curriculum, offering specialist instruction in music, art, and physical education.