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Rise in applications to Jewish schools ‘likely’ due to antisemitism fears

17/03/2025

By Simon Rocker at The JC

Schools network PaJeS has reported a record high in first preference applications to Jewish state schools in London.

Applications to state-aided Jewish secondary schools in London are up by six per cent on last year amid parental concern over the rise in antisemitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 2023.

The Jewish schools’ network, PaJeS, has reported an increase of 6.1 per cent from last year in first preference applications for September, exceeding projected forecasts.

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