Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is an independent school in Preston for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has a Islam religious character. It has 136 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection: April 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Address | 2 Bairstow Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3TN |
| Reference Number | 132738 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.06%
Girls: 52.94% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School has been rated as good overall, demonstrating strengths across various domains including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Pupils are eager to learn and arrive at school with a positive attitude, benefiting from a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for life in modern Britain. The school's ethos, emphasizing respect and community values, contributes to a welcoming environment. However, there are concerns regarding the early stages of identifying special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which may impact the support some pupils require.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 23 Oct 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, eager to learn, and well-behaved.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum is in place.
- The early years provision has improved significantly since the last inspection.
- Effective reading initiatives and a rich library resource.
- Comprehensive personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Positive engagement with parents and a high regard from the community.
Areas for Improvement
- Early identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities is in the early stages.
- In a few subjects, activities do not deepen pupils' subject knowledge.
- Errors and misconceptions in understanding are not consistently identified and addressed.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Imam Muhammad Zakariya School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% 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 Imam Muhammad Zakariya School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
When was Imam Muhammad Zakariya School last inspected by Ofsted?
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School was last inspected in April 2024.
How many pupils does Imam Muhammad Zakariya School have?
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School has 136 pupils on roll.
What age range does Imam Muhammad Zakariya School cover?
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Imam Muhammad Zakariya School?
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is at 2 Bairstow Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3TN.