Hasmonean High School Competitors

Established in 1615, The Perse School, Cambridge is a top performing co-educational day school in Cambridge for pupils aged 3-18. 🏆 Sunday Times East Anglia Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026. 🏆 Sunday Times East Anglia Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026.

JFS is an inclusive, modern orthodox Jewish school, rooted in nearly three centuries of history and guided by our school motto, ‘Orah Viykar’ - ‘Light and Honour’. We are proud of our tradition of academic excellence, reflected in consistently strong public examination results, as well as the breadth of opportunities available to students across school life. Within a safe, nurturing and values-led environment, our aim is to educate students who are confident in their Jewish identity, responsible members of modern British society, and committed to making a positive difference. Through both their Jewish and secular experiences, JFS students are encouraged to bring light and honour to those around them. Values such as Chesed, Kehillah and responsibility sit at the heart of school life, shaping the way students learn, speak, behave and contribute to others. At JFS, we believe that education is not only about success in the classroom, but about developing character and a sense of purpose. Through acts of giving and Tikkun Olam, our students are encouraged to use their talents to strengthen their community and the wider world.

JCoSS is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, and to the full richness of Jewish learning. We provide a high-achieving, aspirational environment: our high quality teaching staff deploy the best in educational practice to ensure our students reach the highest levels of academic attainment. We are relentlessly ambitious for their success, tirelessly seeking to inspire them to outstanding results.