OYY Lubavitch Boys School

OYY Lubavitch Boys School joins Orthodox Jewish life with a dual curriculum shaped by Chassidic Lubavitch principles. The community has a junior phase for ages 5 to 11 and a senior phase for ages 11 to 16, with faith, character, community and personal growth carried through a boys-only day setting. In April 2026, it had 51 pupils and Rabbi Mendel Cohen as headteacher.

Kodesh teaching sits alongside English, mathematics, science, ICT, geography, Jewish history, music, art and physical education. Mathematical skills were well developed and pupils generally made good progress, while reading and writing were less consistent and the identification and support of pupils with SEND needed strengthening. That balance of strengths and limitations is important to the academic picture.

Older pupils act as positive role models and contribute to Jewish life and wider society. A marching band, games, a science-museum visit and a hiking trip add practical variety, while Kodesh and PSHE include careers guidance, financial literacy and work with a local foodbank. Standards and safeguarding requirements were met in April 2026, but stronger use of assessment data, SEND provision and consistently adapted teaching were still needed.

Without boarding, daily relationships and shared faith practice carry much of the community's rhythm. OYY's character therefore comes from the close connection between religious study, secular subjects and service, alongside a clear need to keep improving how assessment, reading and additional support shape classroom experience.