Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School, Bradford
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School are Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School (0.4 miles); Bradford Grammar School (0.6 miles, selective); Bradford Christian School (1 mile); and Crystal Gardens Primary School (1.9 miles, Good).
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary SchoolBradford Grammar SchoolBradford Christian SchoolCrystal Gardens Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 5 pupils (3.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Paul's Road (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 778 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.
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 · 5 months 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 May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has created a strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and know who to turn to. Leadership and staff are well-trained and regularly updated on safeguarding matters, with careful supervision as pupils move between the school's two sites. The curriculum helps pupils understand how to make safe choices, including staying safe online.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear policies and regular staff training on current statutory requirements
- Effective leadership oversight with external advisers providing additional accountability checks
- Thorough health and safety procedures including daily premises checks and careful pupil supervision across two sites
- Well-organised risk assessment practices with regular reviews and appropriate actions to mitigate risks
- Pupils feel safe and understand how to stay safe online and in their community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a clear culture throughout the school, well-maintained policies published online, regular training including updates on recent statutory changes, and staff who understand how to identify and report concerns promptly.
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School is an Islamic faith primary school for boys and girls located in Bradford. This emergency inspection found that the school meets all independent school standards checked, particularly in safeguarding and health and safety.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 108
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 17
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 32 serious and 75 slight.
17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 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
60%
Available places
134 pupils
225 places
91 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
3.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
134
Total Pupils
59
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School
What is Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2025, it was rated Good.
Does Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2025, Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School?
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School has around 134 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School?
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory 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 Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 32 serious and 75 slight. 17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School?
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School is at Ambler Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)