Sinai Jewish Primary School

Description

Sinai Jewish Primary School, situated at HA3 9UD, is an academic institution with a rich and prominent history, tracing its roots back to 1866 when it began as the Bayswater Jewish School. The school has since developed into Michael Sobell Sinai School, renowned for being the largest Jewish primary school in Europe.

Founded by members of the Bayswater Synagogue to provide education for children from "poorer brethren," the school has grown from humble beginnings on St James's Terrace, Harrow Road, to its current home. In 1867 it was reopened at 1 Westbourne Park Villas, later moving to its present location in Harrow Road in 1879 and to Lancaster Road in 1930.

The school has consistently nurtured both Jewish culture and educational excellence. In the late 1970s, due to the need for Jewish education in the region, the Mix of Solomon Wolfson and Yavneh schools formed the nucleus of the MSSS, facilitated by a ten-year development plan and the school's growth.

Sinai Jewish Primary School offers a comprehensive curriculum with several modern facilities, including a music room, computer suite, dedicated learning block, gym, and a purpose-built nursery and reception. Since the appointment of Mrs Vivienne Orloff as Headteacher in 1996, the school has enjoyed a distinguished reputation under her guidance and with Joanna Walker as Deputy Headteacher. After her retirement in 2011 and Robert Leach's subsequent appointment as Headteacher, the school has continued to thrive.

The current Headteacher is Mrs Juliette Lipshaw, with Deputy Headteachers being Mrs Claire Gough and Mrs Julia Kaye. Since 2012, Michael Sobell Sinai School has been under the auspices of the United Synagogue, providing quality education with strong Jewish values for nearly a century and a half.