Outstanding in all areas: the Ofsted verdict on Sinai

They praised exemplary behaviour, exceptional relationships among pupils and the “great skill and expertise of teachers”.

Pupils’ “articulation of concepts such as thinking like a historian and the theory of evolution is exceptional,” Ofsted said.

They also “display their skills and talents competing in local sports events, performing as a choir, and leading assemblies.”

Their love of reading was also noted and if extra support was needed to help them catch up, it was quickly put in place.

Children had “a full understanding of healthy relationships and lifestyles”, Ofsted said, and “self-refer themselves to therapy and see this as a positive way of handling any worries”.

Juliette Lipshaw, headteacher of the school which has 641 pupils, said: “An outstanding school does not happen overnight. It is years of hard work, commitment, energy, drive, ambition and passion that come together in a relentless pursuit to be the biggest and best Jewish primary school in Europe.”

A former Sinai pupil herself, she said: “We are a big school, with a big heart,’ she continued. “We look after the whole child and know our children individually.”