London Islamic School, London
London Islamic School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
London Islamic School 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 London Islamic School 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 London Islamic School are Daffodil Preparatory School (0.2 miles); Jamiatul Ummah School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, selective); Buttercup Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); and Madani Secondary Girls' School (0.3 miles, Good).
Daffodil Preparatory SchoolJamiatul Ummah SchoolButtercup Primary SchoolMadani Secondary Girls' School
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 Whitechapel Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Watney Market, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood London Islamic 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 performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 · 2 years 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud of their school and they enjoy their learning here. They study hard in their lessons, and they look forward to putting their learning into practice on several educational visits. For example, pupils were excited about a recent visit to the Greenwich Observatory, where they applied their recent learning in science. Pupils form good working relationships with staff from the start of Year 7 and this helps them to feel safe at school.
The school has high expectations for all pupils. In addition to their Islamic studies, pupils study a broad range of subjects. In each subject, the school designs its programmes of study thoughtfully, building in the aims of the national curriculum. Pupils also take great care over their work and, overall, teaching approaches ensure that they remember what they learn well. For example, Year 7 pupils had excellent recall of the Norman Conquest learned earlier in the year in history. Pupils in Years 10 and 11 study a range of GCSE subjects and they achieve positive outcomes.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a broad programme of study that meets the requirements of the independent school standards. In most subjects, leaders have clearly defined the key knowledge and skills that they want pupils to know and remember. The school has designed its programmes of study in a way that allows pupils to secure their knowledge in a logical order and then build on this to learn more complex ideas over time. For example, when pupils read George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in Year 7, they are introduced to ideas of social position and class. Pupils then refer to this when they study 'An Inspector Calls' in Year 11. However, this level of clarity and coherence in curriculum thinking is not as well developed in a small number of subjects. As a result, pupils do not develop their knowledge and skills in a way that allows them to fully achieve the ambitious goals the school has in these subjects.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with London Islamic School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 476
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 54
- Children hurt
- 18
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 476 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 54 serious and 422 slight.
18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
73 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 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
93%
Near capacity
140 pupils
150 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
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
140
Total Pupils
140
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 London Islamic School
What are GCSE results like at London Islamic School?
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 London Islamic School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is London Islamic School's Ofsted rating?
London Islamic School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
Does London Islamic School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, London Islamic School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to London Islamic School?
London Islamic School has around 140 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to London Islamic School?
London Islamic 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 London Islamic School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 476 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 54 serious and 422 slight. 18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 73 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is London Islamic School?
London Islamic School is at 18-22 Damien Street, London, E1 2HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)