Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, Luton, LU4 9LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Al Hikmah Boys School is a secondary school in Luton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 12 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
At Al Hikmah, pupils become good Muslims. They learn readiness for life in modern Britain. Both the Islamic and secular curriculum teach pupils tolerance and kindness. Boys know a great deal about British society and values. They develop a strong understanding of cultures different to their own. For example, pupils talk articulately about their knowledge of, and respect for, different religions. A typical comment about an educational visit was, 'It made me proud to be a British Muslim.' Pupils understand and demonstrate leaders' high expectations. They are eager for knowledge and produce high-quality work. Boys conduct themselves in lessons and around the school with maturity. Boys describe the school community as a family. They are happy and safe. Boys benefit from nurturing relationships with staff. Pupils support each other through difficulties. During discussions, they take turns courteously. Pupils are notably polite and friendly. Boys develop exemplary attributes. They build confidence and character through the many meaningful opportunities provided. Pupils make speeches in front of large audiences and speak on local radio. They complete effective charity work, such as raising money for the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Boys take pride in making a positive difference to the world.
What the school should improve
- While leaders support pupils' needs well, they do not have sufficient knowledge of how to precisely support pupils with SEND. This means that, in a few cases, pupils' needs are not identified quickly and accurately. Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should gain the knowledge required so that they know how best to identify and support pupils' additional needs. This would ensure that all pupils get the best possible help to achieve their best.
- Leaders do not check on the quality of aspects of the school's provision rigorously enough. This means that some weaker aspects of the school's provision are not identified and addressed as quickly as they should be. Leaders need to put in place robust and regular systems for quality assurance so that improvements happen in a timely and effective manner.
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 170
Schools near Al Hikmah Boys School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's House Moorlands | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Challney High School for Girls | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.1 |
| Challney High School for Boys | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.7 |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
| Lealands High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mobeen Akhtar
- Phone
- 01582510630
- Address
- 145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, Luton, LU4 9LE
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 147690
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.