King David High School, Manchester

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King David High School, Manchester
Manchester
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M8 5DY
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Type Academy
MottoEmet ve'Emunah
("True and faithful")
Religious affiliation(s)Jewish
SpecialistMathematics and Computing
Department for Education URN 137309 Tables
Ofsted Reports
GenderMixed
Age11to 19
Enrolmentc. 850
Website www.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.

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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

See also

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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.

Coordinates: 53°30′58″N2°14′46″W / 53.516°N 2.246°W / 53.516; -2.246