Noor Ul Islam Primary School, London
Noor Ul Islam Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Noor Ul Islam Primary School in detail
Noor Ul Islam Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We centre our pupils around seven Core Values, which can be found embedded within our school community and all its activities. These core values aim to foster pupil wellbeing and develop the resilience and character that we know are fundamental to pupils being happy, successful and productive members of society."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all the children, staff, governors and the trust, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school. Noor ul Islam Primary School is a vibrant, single-form entry Muslim faith school in the heart of Waltham Forest. We are very excited to invite you to our school and show you our special community!"
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, karate, drama, coding, STEM, cooking, art, French and Spanish.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Noor Ul Islam Primary School are Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School (0.2 miles, Good, selective); Hafs Academy (1.1 miles); Forest School (1.7 miles); and Azhar Academy Girls School (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary SchoolHafs AcademyForest SchoolAzhar Academy Girls School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Noor Ul Islam Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 79% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (79%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Leyton Underground Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Park Road, 330 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nurturing school excels at creating a caring community where children learn to be thoughtful citizens through fundraising and charitable projects. Teachers bring the curriculum to life with ambitious content across all subjects, including computing and a broad range of English texts, helping pupils achieve well and feel ready for secondary school. The school offers an exceptional range of enrichment opportunities and carefully supports children's emotional development from Reception onwards.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of community with pupils organising fundraising and supporting local charities
- Exceptional range of extra-curricular clubs including public speaking, kickboxing, engineering and calligraphy
- Excellent phonics teaching with swift identification and support for pupils falling behind
- Well-resourced library corners in every classroom to encourage love of reading
- Strong relationships with parents and carers, particularly for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not routinely check pupils understand new learning or use subject-specific vocabulary accurately, leading to knowledge gaps
- Pupils with SEND do not always receive sufficient information about effective strategies to support their individual learning needs
- Teachers are still gaining familiarity with new assessment strategies and not using them routinely to identify misconceptions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight of child protection procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Public speaking, kickboxing, engineering, calligraphy, educational visits including Houses of Parliament
Noor Ul Islam Primary School is a small, nurturing Islamic primary school with a strong sense of community that helps pupils become kind-hearted, thoughtful citizens. The school offers a full national curriculum alongside Islamic religious studies and Arabic, with pupils achieving well by Year 6.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Noor Ul Islam Primary School
VACANCY - Class Teacher (Full Time)
4 Sep 2026
Exhibition 2026: Journey Through the Life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
3 Jun 2026
Limited Places Available in Years 1-6
7 May 2026
Top 10% in London: Noor ul Islam Primary School Leads with Travel for Life!
14 Nov 2025
Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction: A Teacher’s Guide
27 Jun 2024
An Adventure-Filled Trip to Gilwell Park: Exploring Nature and Building Bonds
23 Jun 2024
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 97
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 79 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 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
76%
Available places
145 pupils
192 places
47 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,724
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
145
Total Pupils
67
Boys
78
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Noor Ul Islam Primary School
What is Noor Ul Islam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Noor Ul Islam Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024.
Does Noor Ul Islam Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in December 2024, Noor Ul Islam Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Noor Ul Islam Primary School?
Noor Ul Islam Primary School has around 145 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Noor Ul Islam Primary School?
Noor Ul Islam Primary 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 Noor Ul Islam Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 79 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Noor Ul Islam Primary School?
Noor Ul Islam Primary School is at 135 Dawlish Road, Leyton, London, E10 6QW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)