King David High School, Manchester

The King David High School
Manchester
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M8 5DY
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoEmet ve'Emunah
("True and faithful")
Religious affiliation(s)Jewish
SpecialistMathematics and Computing
Department for Education URN137309 Tables
OfstedReports
GenderMixed
Age11 to 19
Enrolmentc. 850
Websitewww.kdhs.org.uk

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

The school's bid to relocate to Heaton Park area were opposed due to area conservation and increased traffic concerns.[3]

Notable alumni

Several former students of King David High School have gone on to excel in various fields:[4]

  • Zack Polanski – Deputy Leader of the Green Party and London Assembly Member. Former Liberal Democrat politician.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Top 10 comprehensive schools for GCSE results". The Daily Telegraph. 19 September 2016.
  3. ^ Humphreys, Chris (4 March 2004). "School's 'bid' for Heaton Park opposed". North and East Manchester Advertiser.
  4. ^ "Alumni". The King David High School. Retrieved 9 February 2025.

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