Beis Hatalmud School is a small, independent secondary school for boys located in the heart of the Broughton community in Salford. Serving approximately 130 to 140 students aged 11 to 16, the school provides a highly specialised educational environment tailored to the Orthodox Jewish community. The school occupies a site on Wellington Street West, where it focuses on a dual curriculum that prioritises religious studies alongside a focused range of secular subjects.
Rabbi Yechiel Emanuel has served as the head teacher since December 2021, overseeing an institution deeply embedded in the local community. As an independent school with a specific religious mission, Beis Hatalmud offers an environment where cultural heritage and religious observance are the foundation upon which all learning is built. The school provides a close-knit, disciplined atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their character in accordance with traditional values.
The atmosphere at Beis Hatalmud is one of quiet purpose and traditional discipline. The school serves as a cultural and educational anchor for Orthodox families in Salford, providing a setting where students can pursue their studies without compromising their religious identity. The physical environment is functional and geared towards intensive study, reflecting the school's prioritisation of scholarship.
The school operates as a single-sex environment, which is central to its religious ethos. Students move through a day that is structured around the requirements of Jewish prayer and study cycles. The latest Ofsted monitoring indicates that while the school maintains a strong sense of community, it has faced significant challenges in meeting all independent school standards. Historically, the school has operated without a website, with all policies and information provided to parents upon request.
Staff, many of whom are members of the local community, provide strong role models for the students. This shared cultural background fosters a high degree of trust between the school and the families it serves, creating a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom.
Academic performance at Beis Hatalmud is shaped by its unique curriculum, which prioritises Kodesh (religious) studies. In 2024, the school recorded an average Attainment 8 score of 11.5. This figure is significantly below the England average, primarily because the school enters students for a limited number of secular GCSEs, focusing instead on religious qualifications that are not always captured in standard DfE performance tables.
The school currently ranks 10th among secondaries in Salford for GCSE outcomes based on these specific metrics (FindMySchool ranking). In England, the school sits within the bottom tier for secular attainment scores. However, for families at Beis Hatalmud, these rankings are often viewed as secondary to the intensive religious education and character development that form the core of the school's mission.
Progress 8 data is not available for Beis Hatalmud, as the school’s cohort size and entry patterns often fall outside the parameters for this specific DfE calculation. Parents should view these academic metrics within the context of the school's religious specialism rather than as a direct comparison to a standard comprehensive school.
England ranks and key metrics (where available)
GCSE 9–7
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% of students achieving grades 9-7
Teaching at Beis Hatalmud is divided between religious scholarship and secular instruction. A significant portion of the morning and early afternoon is dedicated to the study of the Talmud, Torah, and Jewish law. These sessions are often conducted in traditional formats, involving close textual analysis and oral discussion, which helps students develop analytical and linguistic skills.
The secular curriculum is more streamlined, focusing on core subjects such as English and Mathematics. External observations from the most recent 2025 inspection found that the school has been working to finalise its thinking about the important information students should learn in a few subjects, including personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. The school has recently reviewed its curriculum policy to improve schemes of work in core secular subjects.
The vast majority of students leaving Beis Hatalmud at age 16 progress to Yeshivot (higher religious colleges) either in the UK or abroad. This is the primary goal of the school’s educational programme. These institutions offer advanced religious scholarship and are the traditional next step for young men in the Orthodox community.
Because the school focuses on this religious pipeline, standard leaver destination data regarding university or apprenticeships is often suppressed in official records. The school provides internal guidance to help students navigate these transitions, ensuring they are prepared for the rigorous intellectual demands of higher religious study.
As an independent school serving a specific religious community, Beis Hatalmud manages its own admissions process. While the school is registered with the Department for Education as having no formal religious character, it operates exclusively as a school for the Orthodox Jewish community.
Prospective families apply directly to the school. Admissions are based on a family's commitment to the school’s religious ethos and the student's suitability for a rigorous dual-curriculum day. There is no formal catchment area, but given the school's location and mission, almost all students live within walking distance in the Broughton area. Parents should note that Salford City Council's standard secondary application deadline for September 2026 entry was 31 October 2025, though independent schools often handle their own distinct timelines.
As an independent school, Beis Hatalmud requires financial contributions from its families to support its operations.
Pastoral care is deeply integrated into the religious life of the school. The small size of the school means that staff know every student and their family circumstances well. Support is provided through a framework of religious guidance, with senior staff and rabbis offering mentorship.
The school emphasises the development of character traits such as honesty, humility, and kindness. Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted areas for improvement in the formal delivery of relationships and sex education (RSE) and PSHE to ensure they align with statutory requirements. The school continues to develop these areas to better support student wellbeing in a modern context.
Extracurricular life at Beis Hatalmud is primarily centred on community service and religious enrichment. Students participate in various projects supporting local residents and charitable initiatives. These activities are viewed as an essential part of the curriculum, translating religious theory into practical action.
Traditional school sports and clubs are less prominent than in mainstream schools. However, students engage in communal activities and organized events that celebrate the Jewish calendar. The school provides facilities for study and prayer that remain active well beyond standard school hours, reflecting the student's commitment to their scholarship.
The school day at Beis Hatalmud is longer than the national average, reflecting the demands of the dual curriculum. Lessons typically begin early in the morning with prayer and continue until late afternoon.
There is no formal wraparound care in the mainstream sense, as the extended school day and integrated prayer services fulfil this function.
The school is located in a residential area of Salford with good local walking routes; most students commute on foot. There is no dedicated school bus service.
Specific daily start and finish times are available from the school office on request.
Beis Hatalmud School is a dedicated institution that succeeds in providing a traditional religious education for the Orthodox Jewish community in Salford. It is not an exam factory in the secular sense; rather, it is a place of scholarship and character formation. Best suited to boys from families who prioritise religious heritage and higher religious study over a broad mainstream curriculum. While the school currently faces regulatory challenges regarding its broader curriculum and inspection ratings, it remains a central pillar for those within its specific community.
Beis Hatalmud provides a specialized education for students within the Orthodox Jewish community. However, its most recent Ofsted rating in July 2025 was Inadequate, with inspectors citing concerns regarding the breadth of the curriculum and the provision of PSHE. The school is currently working on an improvement plan to address these findings.
Fees are generally structured as voluntary contributions or set amounts ranging up to approximately £7,800 per year. Families should contact the school directly to confirm the exact fee structure for the 2026 entry year.
The school delivers a core secular curriculum including English, Mathematics, and Science, but this is taught alongside an extensive religious curriculum. The school does not offer the full range of subjects found in a typical state secondary.
Applications are made directly to the school. As an independent provider, they handle their own admissions process separate from the Salford City Council common application form.
The vast majority of students transition to Yeshivot for advanced religious scholarship. The school focuses its curriculum on preparing students for this specific pathway.
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