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Mazahirul Uloom London School, London

Good
Senior
Other independent school
Boys
Ages 11–16

Mazahirul Uloom London School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2025 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Good (2023)
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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Mazahirul Uloom London 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 Mazahirul Uloom London 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 Mazahirul Uloom London School are Darul Hadis Latifiah (0.5 miles, selective); London Islamic School (0.7 miles, Good); Gatehouse School (0.7 miles); and Daffodil Preparatory School (0.9 miles).

Darul Hadis LatifiahLondon Islamic SchoolGatehouse SchoolDaffodil Preparatory School

Who goes there

In 2026, 3 pupils (2.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest Underground station is Stepney Green Underground Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate, 20 metres away.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Khalil Goddard
Pupils:113
LA:Tower Hamlets
Phone:02077028533
Address:241-243 Mile End Road, Stepney, London, E1 4AA
Status:open
Opened:15 January 2001

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 10 October 2023View full report

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)

URN:133307
UKPRN:10017943
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bethnal Green and Stepney
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

The school creates a safe environment where pupils feel supported and trust staff to help with their concerns. Teaching about British values, tolerance, and respect for different beliefs is woven through the curriculum and supported by visits to places of worship of other faiths. The school works effectively with external agencies to ensure pupils receive timely support when needed.

Key Strengths

  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective with recent strengthening including an additional designated safeguarding lead
  • Pupils feel safe in school and understand what bullying is, with older pupils looking out for younger ones
  • Personal development programme prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain with clear teaching of fundamental British values
  • Behaviour policy is clear with consistent application of rewards and sanctions that pupils find fair
  • Staff receive frequent training and understand signs that a pupil may be at risk of harm

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school recently strengthening procedures through recruiting an additional trained designated safeguarding lead and providing protected time for the headteacher to focus on this work.

Mazahirul Uloom London School is an independent Islamic secondary day school for boys that meets all independent school standards checked during this emergency inspection. The school has strengthened its safeguarding procedures and demonstrates effective provision for pupils' welfare and development.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Keep up with Mazahirul Uloom London School

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Stepney Green Underground Station
155m · 3 min walk
Stepney Green Station
158m · 3 min walk

Bus Stops

Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate (Stop C)
23m · 0 min walk
Mile End Road (Stop L)
94m · 2 min walk
Stepney Green Station (Stop K)
146m · 2 min walk
Ocean Estate (Stop F)
156m · 3 min walk
Queen Mary / University Of London (Stop D)
258m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
220
Fatal
1
Serious
39
Children hurt
13

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 220 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 39 serious and 180 slight.

13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.

39 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

90%

Near capacity

113 pupils

125 places

12 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Tower Hamlets council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

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(11)

25 September 2025
10 October 2023

Independent School standard inspection

Met all the independent school standards.

Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
2 November 2021

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

3

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

2.7%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

113

Total Pupils

113

Boys

0

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Mazahirul Uloom London School

What are GCSE results like at Mazahirul Uloom London 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 Mazahirul Uloom London School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

What is Mazahirul Uloom London School's Ofsted rating?

Mazahirul Uloom London School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2023, it was rated Good.

Does Mazahirul Uloom London School meet the independent school standards?

At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Mazahirul Uloom London School met all the independent school standards.

How many pupils go to Mazahirul Uloom London School?

Mazahirul Uloom London School has around 113 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Mazahirul Uloom London School?

Mazahirul Uloom London 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 Mazahirul Uloom London School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 220 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 39 serious and 180 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 39 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 Mazahirul Uloom London School?

Mazahirul Uloom London School is at 241-243 Mile End Road, Stepney, London, E1 4AA.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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