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Keser Torah Boys' School

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear · NE8 4EA

Pupils

187

Day fees

£6k

Inspection

Requires improvement

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Keser Torah Boys' School is a Jewish preparatory day school serving Orthodox families in Gateshead. The school provides a dual-curriculum education integrating secular and Jewish studies, with Hebrew language and religious instruction embedded throughout the timetable. It serves a tight-knit community with strong emphasis on Jewish values, heritage and practice alongside mainstream academic subjects.

  • Integrated Jewish and secular curriculum with Hebrew language tuition
  • Orthodox Jewish environment aligned with family religious observance
  • Strong community ethos serving Gateshead's established Jewish population
  • Boys-only setting within Orthodox educational framework

Who thrives here

Jewish boys from observant families seeking dual-curriculum education that combines rigorous academic study with Jewish learning, Hebrew language, and religious instruction. Pupils thrive in a values-driven, community-focused environment.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils187
Age range7–13
GenderBoys
Day fees£6k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationSchool is located in Gateshead town centre, accessible by local bus network and regional rail links. Most pupils are drawn from Jewish families within commutable distance across the North East.
EthosOrthodox Jewish

Contact & visit

18-22 Gladstone Terrace

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

NE8 4EA

01914772154
Rabbi Eli Schleider, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Gateshead Central Station15 min
Newcastle Central Station20 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Keser Torah Boys' School?

Day fees at Keser Torah Boys' School are approximately £6,000 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Keser Torah Boys' School?

Keser Torah Boys' School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Keser Torah Boys' School a boarding school?

Keser Torah Boys' School is a day school in Gateshead and does not offer boarding.

What is Keser Torah Boys' School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Keser Torah Boys' School “Requires improvement” (2021).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong Jewish values education integrated with secular curriculum

Supportive, tight-knit community environment

Effective Hebrew language teaching

Inclusive approach to Jewish practice and observance

Common concerns

!School has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation of quality

!Limited co-curricular breadth typical of small specialist schools

!May have constraints on SEND support and specialist provision