King David High School, Manchester
| The King David High School | |
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Manchester , , M8 5DY | |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Emet ve'Emunah ("True and faithful") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Jewish |
| Specialist | Mathematics and Computing |
| Department for Education URN | 137309 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | c. 850 |
| Website | www |
The King David High School, also known as King David High School in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, is a mixed, voluntary aided Jewish Orthodox academy school.
In 2015 it received an Ofsted report in 2015 of 'Outstanding'.[1] and in 2016 was rated one of the country's top performing comprehensive schools in the GCSEs by The Telegraph.[2]
Buildings and facilities
[edit]The school's bid to relocate to Heaton Park area were opposed due to area conservation and increased traffic concerns.[3]
Notable alumni
[edit]Several former students of King David High School have gone on to excel in various fields:[4]
•Josh Fruhman – Studied Theology at the University of Cambridge and pursued a career in the tech industry, working in New York, London, and Los Angeles. He is currently developing a social media app called Reclip.
•Harry Lewis – Studied Land Economy at the University of Cambridge and now works in Real Estate Finance, investing in properties and companies across the UK and Europe.
•Naomi Myers (née Cohen) – Studied Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire and completed her pre-registration year at Salford Royal. She currently works as a clinical pharmacist for major trauma, orthopaedics, and spinal surgery at Salford Royal.
Additionally, several former Head Boys and Head Girls of the school have made contributions in various fields, including:
•Simeon Kudenko
•Sam Rubinstein
•Ria Cohen
•Caroline Rashman
•Joel Levy
•Anna Bentwood
•Ciara Samuels
•Max Festenstein
•Yoni Levy
•Nataya Grant
•Mollie Silvert
These individuals reflect the school’s legacy of academic and professional achievement.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Top 10 comprehensive schools for GCSE results". The Daily Telegraph. 19 September 2016.
- ^ Humphreys, Chris (4 March 2004). "School's 'bid' for Heaton Park opposed". North and East Manchester Advertiser.
- ^ "Alumni". The King David High School. Retrieved 9 February 2025.