Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made significant improvements to meet all required standards. It now offers pupils a thoughtfully planned curriculum in personal, social, health and economic education and relationships and sex education that balances the school's Islamic faith with respect for all protected characteristics. The school provides strong careers guidance with access to visiting speakers and a broad range of career options, helping pupils make informed choices about their futures.
Key Strengths
- Developed a comprehensive and well-planned PSHE and relationships and sex education curriculum that reflects the school's faith while respecting protected characteristics
- Implemented thorough parent consultation on relationships and sex education with face-to-face opportunities and published policies
- Created a detailed careers education programme with weekly sessions for older pupils, visiting speakers, and plans for work experience
- Established robust safeguarding procedures with regular staff training and effective communication with other professionals
- Implemented rigorous systems of quality assurance and accountability through the governing body
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a suitable policy published on its website, robust reporting procedures for staff concerns, regular safeguarding training, and effective communication with other professionals to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Visiting speakers, careers guidance sessions, work experience opportunities (planned for Year 11)
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyah is an Islamic faith boarding school for boys aged 11-25 located in Bolton, Lancashire. The school has successfully addressed previous areas of concern and now meets all independent school standards checked during this inspection.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£667/term
£2,000/yr
Boarding fee
£1,167/term
£3,500/yr
Registration fee
£150
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
23%
Available places
70 pupils
302 capacity
232 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
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Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,380
Applications
4,014
Got 1st preference
82.6%
Got preferred school
95.0%
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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
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Haslam Park Primary School
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