Europe’s largest Jewish school says applications have doubled over the course of two years
By Simon Rocker
Schools network PaJeS has reported a record high in first preference applications to Jewish state schools in London
Free schools may only admit half their pupils on the basis of religion
The school says it will amend questions about religious observance on application forms to ensure that they are clear and fair
Entry is anticipated to peak in the year 2026/7, PaJeS says
Manifesto also pledges lifting of faith cap on free school entry
Positive social influences may be more desirable than academic results
By Rabbi Daniel Fine
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Schools Minister Damian Hinds says the government wants to move ‘at pace’
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At present free schools can select only 50 per cent of pupils on basis of fatih
Broughton Jewish Primary wanted undertaking from applicants to contribute towards religious studies
Admissions regulator says asking men to do 'daily Torah study' not clear enough and women to avoid 'very brightly coloured' clothes not 'objective'
