Naima Jewish Prep School
Naima JPS
Org 1: IAPS
21 Andover Place, London, NW6 5ED
Telephone: 020 7328 2802
Age Range: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Co-ed
Chair of Governors: Mr Julian Levy
Headmaster: Mr J W Pratt, GRSM Hons, CertEd
Age range. 2–11 Co-educational.
Number of pupils. 170 girls and boys.
Fees per term (2024-2025). £4,990 to £5,725, excluding VAT.
Naima JPS is centred on the belief that an excellent secular education and strong Jewish grounding are mutually attainable. As such, our twin goals merge as we aspire to prepare our children for a successful life in society imbued with Torah values. We aim to provide a secular education on a par with the top national private schools with a curriculum that extends beyond the minimum guidelines provided by the National Curriculum. As a private school, we provide both the environment and teaching resources to monitor each individual, and to help children of all abilities to reach their full potential.
Naima JPS challenges all children, together with their parents, no matter what their level of religious observance, to pursue ongoing spiritual growth as individuals. We encourage children on their journey to spiritual maturity in a harmonious and nurturing community environment of tolerance, respect and care for one another.
The school has a one-form entry. Given that class sizes seldom exceed 22 and the favourable ratio of teachers and assistants to children (as little as 1:5 depending on the age and need), programmes of learning have the flexibility for differentiation. The school has a high number of particularly able children with specific intellectual gifts.
During the crucial early years at school it is important that children define themselves by things they can do well. Self-esteem, that essential by-product of success, empowers strength and gifts. Once children understand how their minds work, as they learn in many different ways, they can feel comfortable about entering any environment and mastering it. Children who truly understand, value and like themselves are better equipped to flourish and embrace fresh challenges. Confidence through success contributes to strong identities that welcome new horizons. Resiliency, discovery, independence and spiritual maturity are nurtured at all levels. At Naima JPS education is not about coveting garlands for the few, but ensuring that all children reach their full potential.
Charitable status. Naima JPS is a Registered Charity, number 289066.