Abrar Academy
Abrar Academy is an independent school in Preston for pupils aged 11 to 21. It has 81 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Abrar Academy is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2017. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.2, and 80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2017. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-21 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 34-36 Garstang Road Preston Lancashire PR1 1NA |
| Phone | 01772828732 |
| Reference Number | 135822 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Abrar Academy is a school that requires improvement, having declined from its previous outstanding rating. Although the school has established a positive ethos, leadership has struggled to keep documentation and assessments up to date, hindering effective communication with parents and impacting the understanding of pupils' progress. While teaching in Islamic education is effective, the quality of teaching in secular subjects falls short, leading to inconsistent outcomes across different areas. It is notable that the sixth form provision is performing well, aligning with students' needs and aspirations.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Very positive school ethos established by leaders and staff.
- High pupil attainment over time.
- Good pupil behaviour and high attendance.
- Effective sixth form meeting students' needs and aspirations.
- Well cared for and supported boarding provision.
- Leaders are proactive in driving improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Up-to-date documentation and assessments are not consistently managed.
- Teaching in secular subjects lacks high expectations and effectiveness.
- Record keeping in boarding provision needs improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 80% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 90% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Abrar Academy 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 Abrar Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Abrar Academy is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in January 2017.
When was Abrar Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Abrar Academy was last inspected in January 2017.
How many pupils does Abrar Academy have?
Abrar Academy has 81 pupils on roll.
What age range does Abrar Academy cover?
Abrar Academy for pupils aged 11 to 21.
What are Abrar Academy's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.2, and 80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Abrar Academy?
Abrar Academy is at 34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA.