Leeds Jewish Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leeds Jewish Free School
Address: Henry Cohen Campus, Wentworth Avenue
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS17 7TN
Telephone Number: 0113 293 0578
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Jewish
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Leeds Jewish Free School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Kelsey
Capacity: 125
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 131 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29%

Location and administration

URN: 139773
DfE Number: 383/4066
UKPRN: 10042063
UPRN: 72739764
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds North East (E14001321)
Electoral Ward: Alwoodley (E05012842)

Easting & Northing: 430072E, 439816N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 51' 15.65" N 1° 32' 39.06" W
Plus Code: 9C5WVF34+P8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Alex Abrams - Member. Appointed on 25 May 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Alexander Leonard Abrams - Trustee. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Rochelle Baker - Trustee. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Rochelle Baker - Trustee. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Mr Richard Paul Bentley - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Doctor Jason Broch - Member. Appointed on 25 May 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Dr Jason Ian Broch - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Councillor Daniel Cohen - Member. Appointed on 1 May 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Councillor Daniel Andrew Cohen - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Alan Jeffrey Dunwell - Member. Appointed on 25 May 2011 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mr Colin Glass - Member. Appointed on 1 June 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Paul Gross - Member. Appointed on 1 June 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Manjit Kaur Hare - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Charlotte Kelsey - Trustee. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Kelsey - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 2 September 2023.
  • Mrs Louisa Simons - Member. Appointed on 1 June 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Daniel Simon Wilder - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Ruth Wisnia - Trustee. Appointed on 30 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2026.