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Etz Chaim Boys School is an independent day school in Manchester serving Orthodox Jewish families. The school combines rigorous secular academics with Torah study integrated throughout the curriculum. It serves approximately 240 boys from age 11 through sixth form, maintaining a strong Jewish identity while achieving competitive academic outcomes.
Who thrives here
Boys from Orthodox Jewish families seeking a school that prioritises religious education and observance alongside rigorous academics. Pupils who thrive in faith-centred communities and benefit from clarity of values and purpose suit this environment well.
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458 Bury New Road, Salford
M7 4LJ
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Day fees at Etz Chaim Boys School are approximately £6,600 per year (2024/25).
Etz Chaim Boys School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Etz Chaim Boys School, 8.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Etz Chaim Boys School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Etz Chaim Boys School “Good” (2021).
Frequently praised
✓Successful integration of Jewish and secular education with both taken seriously
✓Strong sense of community and shared values reducing bullying and social fragmentation
✓Pupils develop clear sense of identity and purpose rooted in Jewish tradition
✓Rigorous teaching in core academic subjects with demonstrable results
✓Pastoral care deeply informed by religious ethics and community responsibility
Common concerns
!Heavy workload for pupils managing dual curriculum can be demanding
!Limited secular extracurricular provision compared to larger independent schools
!Relatively small cohort may constrain subject breadth at GCSE and A-level
!Less diversity of thought and backgrounds may not suit families valuing secularism
!Fundraising culture and parental involvement expectations are significant