Al-Islamia Institute for Education

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 April 2025

Pupils are proud of their school and are keen to recommend it to others. They say they feel safe and valued. In turn, they are welcoming and friendly to others. They live out the school's aim, 'to celebrate who we are and strive to become the best we can'. They work hard, behave well and play happily together. The school's key aim is to provide an ambitious curriculum that is underpinned by a strong Islamic ethos. A culture of high expectations exists. Pupils achieve well academically. They also develop important personal attributes that set them up well for the next stage in their education. Pupils learn the importance of becoming a good citizen and living considerately and harmoniously alongside others. They make contributions to a local foodbank and raise funds to buy books for children's hospitals. Pupils are enthusiastic about the opportunities the school offers to them. They cite the 'Eid party', ice-skating and school 'fun days' as some of their favourite events in the school's busy school calendar. Parents are full of praise for the school. Many refer to the well-rounded education their children receive and say how happy they are to come to school each day.

What the school should improve

• Teachers provide limited opportunities for pupils to discuss their learning. When teachers do question pupils, they are not given sufficient time to rehearse their answers to explain their understanding. As a result, pupils do not articulate a deep understanding of their learning, including the use of subject-specific vocabulary. The school should ensure that teachers provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to rehearse and explain their learning.

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