History of the School
Islamiyah School was established in 2000 due to demand from the local community. It started with just 20 girls in Year 7. The School made progress quickly and met all the requirements set down by HM Inspectors and the School was approved and registered by the Department for Education and Skills in February 2003. In our OFSTED inspection in November 2014 we improved our rating for the quality of our education from ‘good’ to ‘good with outstanding features’. In our most recent OFSTED inspection in July 2018 we have been rated outstanding in all areas.
Our Mission
Islamiyah School Mission Statement
Providing educational excellence in an Islamic environment to inspire, nurture and enable our young British citizens to serve and positively contribute to society as a whole.
Our Ethos
The ethos of the school is one of equality of opportunities for young British Muslim girls enabling them to understand and become integrated into, rather than isolated from, British society of which they are members.
Our Vision & Aims :
- Offer a broad and balanced curriculum, alongside a positive understanding of Islam, to equip every pupil with skills to be a successful learner, confident individual and a responsible British citizen.
- Provide pupils with a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment, which develops their intellect and talents as independent learners, giving pupils the confidence to believe that their aspirations are achievable.
- Encourage and enable each pupil to develop moral integrity, a sense of social responsibility and respect for themselves and others.
- Build upon our partnership with parents, pupils, staff, Governors and other stakeholders and strengthen and extend collaborative links with the wider community.
“To educate a girl is to educate an entire nation”
– Greg Mortenson
Progressed to: OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS – Ofsted 2018
Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management: Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment: Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare: Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils: Outstanding
The school is exceptionally successful in achieving its aim of offering a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a positive understanding of Islam, to equip every pupil with skills to be a successful learner, confident individual and responsible British citizen.’
– Ofsted 2018
“The Head teacher has focused unshakably on making improvements to achievements, personal development, teaching and other key areas of the school. He is supported by very able members of the SLT and Governors.”
– Ofsted 2014
Values & Attributes
- Leadership
- Determination
- Perseverance
- Self-Discipline
- Compassion
- Honesty
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Responsibility
