Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia, Luton
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia is an independent school for boys aged 10 to 16 in Luton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia in detail
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 Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia are Mehria Primary School (0.6 miles, Good); Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) (0.9 miles); King's House Moorlands (1.4 miles, Good); and Al Hikmah Boys School (1.4 miles, Good).
Mehria Primary SchoolBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)King's House MoorlandsAl Hikmah Boys School
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rondini Avenue (adjacent), 20 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
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
This school combines Islamic education with strong academic teaching, helping pupils achieve well especially in maths, English and science. Pupils display impeccable manners and behaviour, with clear routines and high expectations creating a kind, caring community where everyone belongs. The school prepares pupils well for life after school through work experience and careers guidance, whilst developing their character through roles like student council and community service.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with warm, respectful relationships throughout the school
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge gradually with clear sequencing and vocabulary
- Expert subject teachers who explain new learning clearly and check pupils' understanding frequently
- Strong culture of aspiration with calm classrooms and effective rewards system
- Comprehensive personal development provision including visits to Parliament and magistrates court
Areas for Improvement
- English curriculum needs a broader range of texts and authors to expose pupils to greater variety
- Reading curriculum should better promote a lifelong love of reading for pleasure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and staff who look out for pupils' well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council roles, litter picking, helping at nearby curry kitchen, visits to Houses of Parliament, visits to local magistrates court, work experience for Year 10 pupils, visiting speaker talks on careers
Jamiatul Uloom Al-Islamia is a Good Islamic school where pupils come happily each day and achieve well, particularly in mathematics, English and science. The school combines strong Islamic values with preparation for life in modern Britain and maintains outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia.
- Attainment Plus ltd280m away · Not yet graded
- PLAYtarium at St Jo's850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 54
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 45 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 Luton is 28 (the median across 79 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
69%
Available places
103 pupils
150 places
47 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,972
Got 1st preference
82.8%
Got preferred school
95.5%
All secondary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
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
103
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
What are GCSE results like at Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia?
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 Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia's Ofsted rating?
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia?
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia?
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 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.
Does Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia: Attainment Plus ltd (280m away, registered, not yet graded) and PLAYtarium at St Jo's (850m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 45 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia?
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia is at 364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)