Al-Huda Primary School, Bolton
Al-Huda Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bolton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al-Huda Primary School in detail
Al-Huda Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We want children at Al Huda Primary & Little Gems to learn, to lead and to make a difference Al-Huda Academy is a registered charity and was established in 2005 to serve the needs of the Muslim youth and wider community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "BEST GIFT FOR A CHILD IS A GREAT EDUCATION AL HUDA PRIMARY & LITTLE GEMS We want children at Al Huda Primary & Little Gems to learn, to lead and to make a difference A very warm welcome to you and your family on behalf of myself and the team at Al-Huda Primary School."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Al-Huda Primary School are Bolton School Boys' Division (0.7 miles, selective); Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya (0.7 miles, Good); Bolton School Girls' Division (0.8 miles, selective); and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School (0.8 miles, selective).
Bolton School Boys' DivisionMadrasatul Imam Muhammad ZakariyaBolton School Girls' DivisionBolton School Infant & Nursery School
Who goes there
In 2026, 5 pupils (2.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wordsworth Street (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Al-Huda Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Al-Huda Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
131%
Over capacity
181 pupils
138 places
43 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bolton
Across Bolton council
Places available
4,385
Applications
3,868
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All secondary applications across Bolton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
2.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
181
Total Pupils
87
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Al-Huda Primary School
Questions parents ask about Al-Huda Primary School
What is Al-Huda Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Huda Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Does Al-Huda Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, Al-Huda Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al-Huda Primary School?
Al-Huda Primary School has around 181 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al-Huda Primary School?
Al-Huda Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Al-Huda Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al-Huda Primary School?
Al-Huda Primary School is at 3 Hennon Street, Bolton, BL1 3EH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)