Opened in April 2018 Lubavitch Boys’ Primary School stands proudly in Hackney London. This isn’t just any school. It’s a vibrant hub of Orthodox Jewish learning for boys aged five to eleven. With a capacity of 210 pupils it currently educates 104 boys. That’s a smaller number than its capacity suggesting smaller class sizes and more individual attention.
The school is part of The Lubavitch Multi-Academy Trust a larger organization dedicated to providing quality education within the Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Jonathan Kohn leads the school as its headteacher. His leadership shapes the school’s unique atmosphere. The school is an academy sponsor-led institution. This means its governance differs slightly from traditional state schools.
Lubavitch Boys’ Primary School is unique. It offers a strictly Orthodox Jewish education. This focus shapes the curriculum and daily life at the school. It’s not just about academics. The school aims to develop each child’s potential. It strives to create students who succeed both academically and spiritually. A recent Victorian Day event for Year 5 students perfectly illustrates this approach. Children learned about Victorian school life. They even made their own dip pens and wrote postcards to the Queen. It shows a commitment to enriching their education beyond the textbook.
While the school doesn’t have a nursery provision. its close links to other Lubavitch schools within the trust suggests a pathway for children’s education within the community. The school’s open date in 2018 followed the closure of a predecessor institution Lubavitch Junior Boys which further solidifies its connection to a longer history of education. Only a small percentage 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals highlighting the socio-economic background of the community served.
Lubavitch Boys’ Primary School isn’t just a building. It’s a living testament to a community’s values and dedication to education. It’s a place where young boys are nurtured to become both excellent students and responsible members of their faith. This school shows the importance of community and faith in providing a unique and meaningful educational experience.