The King David High School, also known as King David High School in
Crumpsall,
Manchester,
England, is a mixed,
voluntary aided Jewish
Orthodox
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Religion
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academy school
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.
In 2015 it received an Ofsted report in 2015 of 'Outstanding'. and in 2016 was rated one of the country's top performing comprehensive schools in the
GCSE
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s by The Telegraph.
Buildings and facilities
The school's bid to relocate to
Heaton Park area were opposed due to area conservation and increased traffic concerns.
Notable alumni
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Nick Blackman
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Early life
Blackman was bo ...
(born 1989), English-Israeli footballer
See also
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Jewish day school
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References
External links
School website
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Jewish day schools
Jewish schools in England
Jews and Judaism in Manchester
Academies in Manchester
Orthodox Judaism in England
Secondary schools in Manchester
Haredi Judaism in the United Kingdom