Iqra Academy, Peterborough
Iqra Academy is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 19 in Peterborough. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Iqra Academy in detail
Iqra Academy in its own words
In its own words: "The Islamic ethos of the academy is of utmost importance. In order to promote the Islamic ethos, Iqra Academy places strong emphasis on Islamic manners, behaviour, punctuality, Islamic dress code, mutual respect for fellow pupils and utmost respect for staff and parents."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Iqra Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Iqra Academy (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (91%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (6.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peterborough Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Risby (opposite), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Iqra Academy 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 performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
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
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Iqra Academy creates a culture of ambition and mutual respect where pupils love their school and strive for excellence. Teachers are subject specialists who explain concepts clearly and adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs. The school excels at developing well-rounded individuals through outstanding personal development, community involvement, and deep learning about different faiths and cultures.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with pupils showing excellent self-regulation and respect for one another
- Strong teaching in most subjects with teachers using subject expertise to explain concepts effectively
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, tailored to individual strengths and aspirations
- Exceptional personal development including community work, understanding of different faiths, and knowledge of British values
- Highly effective staff development and leadership that motivates staff and maintains high expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some foundation subjects does not consistently help pupils deepen their skills and knowledge deeply enough
- School should provide teachers with additional skills and guidance to deliver all subjects more effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders, staff and pupils demonstrating commitment to pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting tournaments, cooking activities featuring food from different countries, competitive reading activities, community and charity work including fundraising for homeless shelters
Iqra Academy is a girls' independent secondary school with a religious ethos that has been rated Good overall. The school demonstrates outstanding behaviour, attitudes, and personal development alongside good quality education.
About
The Iqra Academy is a girls-only independent school opened in 2009 in Peterborough, England. It is based around Islamic principles, however accepts both Muslim and non-Muslim students.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Keep up with Iqra Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 18 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 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
50%
Available places
103 pupils
205 places
102 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,127
Applications
2,762
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
7.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
0
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Iqra Academy
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Iqra Academy
What are GCSE results like at Iqra Academy?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Iqra Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Iqra Academy's Ofsted rating?
Iqra Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Iqra Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Iqra Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Iqra Academy?
Iqra Academy has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Iqra Academy?
Iqra Academy 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 Iqra Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 18 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Iqra Academy?
Iqra Academy is at Enterprise Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)