Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, an independent boys' school in Bolton for pupils aged 11 to 25, was subject to an unannounced emergency inspection in April 2026 commissioned by the DfE following concerns raised about safeguarding. The inspection found that the school meets all of the independent school standards checked, with leadership and management, quality of education, welfare health and safety, staff suitability, premises, and provision of information all continuing to be met. The report highlights strong leadership and governance, with detailed oversight, routine quality assurance, and effective staff training. Safeguarding is robust: staff receive regular training, concerns are reported through clear procedures, and boarding and school staff work together to keep pupils safe. The PSHE and RSE curriculums are thoughtfully planned and age-appropriate, with thorough parental consultation. Careers provision is suitable and helps pupils make informed choices. Other strengths include effective behaviour and anti-bullying practices, sound health and safety, fire safety, first aid and risk assessment arrangements, appropriate admissions and attendance policies, and suitable recruitment checks. Premises are well maintained and clean, and pupils' wellbeing is actively promoted. No areas of weakness or non-compliance were identified in this inspection.

Strengths

• Leaders, governors and the proprietor have detailed oversight of school performance and hold staff to account.
• Robust safeguarding policy and procedures, with regular training for all staff including boarding provision.
• Strong PSHE and RSE curriculum, thoughtfully planned and age-appropriate, with thorough parental consultation.
• Suitable careers programme with an impartial adviser, careers fairs, work experience, and high pupil aspirations.
• Effective behaviour and anti-bullying policies; incidents are rare and dealt with effectively.
• Comprehensive health and safety, fire safety, first aid, and risk assessment arrangements.
• Suitable admissions and attendance policies with a commitment to removing barriers.
• Appropriate recruitment and suitability checks for staff, supply staff, proprietors and governors.
• Well-maintained, clean premises with safe outdoor space and suitable facilities.
• Safeguarding policy is published on the website and a suitable accessibility plan is in place.
• Pupil wellbeing is actively promoted through pastoral support and mental health education.
• Boarders' welfare is promoted through joint working between school and boarding staff.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah last inspected by Ofsted?

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah have?

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah has 70 pupils on roll.

What age range does Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah cover?

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah for pupils aged 11 to 25.

What are Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah's GCSE results?

In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 29.7, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah?

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is at Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4HE.