Immanuel College, Bushey - 20-89508462

Immanuel College is an independent co-educational Jewish day school, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire (on the outskirts of North London), on an eleven acre site dominated by Caldecote Towers, a Grade II listed 19th-century mansion. The College is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.The Immanuel College Preparatory School opened in the Autumn of 2011 with a Reception class.Ethos and CharacterImmanuel College was founded in 1990 by the late Chief Rabbi, Lord Jakobovits, to fulfil his vision of an educational establishment that affirms Orthodox Jewish values and practice in the context of rigorous secular studies. The school aims at giving its pupils a first-class education that encourages them to connect Jewish and secular wisdom, to think independently and to exercise responsibility. It is committed to 'a recognition of the unique worth and purpose of each pupil, to school life which is an extension of that which gives meaning and purpose within their families, and for the highest standards of academic excellence in both Jewish and secular studies.' Immanuel College's declared objective is to create in pupils 'an integrated personality whose Jewish identity is knowledgeable, secure and proud, as a spur to achievement and responsibility, and as a challenge to exemplary citizenship in a pluralist society'.Since its foundation, the school has acquired a reputation for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. A recent report by The Sutton Trust placed Immanuel College in the top 2% of schools nationally in terms of its students' success in gaining admission to the thirteen most competitive research universities. The college enjoys a tradition of excellence in the visual arts and drama . There is a yearly Music Festival and the calendar includes a number of concerts and recitals involving soloists, ensembles and orchestra. The school is an increasingly competitive force in sport, the teams in tennis, football, basketball, and cricket often winning fixtures with other schools, and over twenty sports clubs meet weekly. The school is also an accredited centre for Sports and Dance Leadership Awards. The many other enrichment activities include opportunities for pupils to learn Mandarin and Italian and to participate in public-speaking and debating contests. There are also clubs in philosophy, chess, art, science and modern European languages, as well as a History Society.

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