JFS is the oldest Jewish School in the world having been established 270 years ago and was previously located in Camden. The new school was completed in August 2002 before opening in September 2002 to the 1500 pupils transferring from the Camden site. Within five years JFS provided places for 2000 students.

The school occupies approximately 22,000 m² and includes state of the art IT and Communications systems including video conferencing facilities. The school has extensive sports and leisure facilities, which are available for community use outside school hours. Other facilities include its own Synagogue. The structure comprises concrete frames to the teaching facilities, steel frames to the larger span drama and lecture theatres, and masonry diaphragm walls to the sports halls.

Key design issues were incorporating naturally ventilated accommodation except where acoustics requirements determined otherwise. The design had to be carried out in parallel with construction to enable early completion to meet commencement of the academic term.