Mazahirul Uloom London School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

The school is a caring place to be. Pupils appreciate being in a small and welcoming environment. Pupils and staff know each other well. Pupils feel at home here. They praise the staff who are always available to help them with their work. Teachers want the best for pupils, hence their high expectations of achievement and conduct. Typically, pupils rise to these expectations. They engage well with their learning. Pupils are safe at school. Leaders do not tolerate any discriminatory language. This helps to promote a culture of respect and tolerance of others. Pupils have a strong understanding of fundamental British values. They learn how to look after their physical and mental health. This prepares them well for life outside school. The school provides opportunities to enrich pupils' learning through outings and visits. Pupils have visited Shakespeare's Globe theatre and the Charles Dickens Museum. These trips bring their study of English literature to life. Pupils enjoy raising funds for charities such as the victims of the Syrian and Turkish earthquakes. They contribute their views to the school council. Pupils have a say in the running of the school.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, teaching does not make sure that pupils' misconceptions are identified and addressed with enough rigour and accuracy. This limits pupils' knowledge and understanding to prepare them for future learning. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' recall of their learning are used routinely and purposefully to plug any gaps. This will better enable pupils to be fully ready to learn new content.
• Pupils do not have regular opportunities to enjoy and access a wide range of literature outside of English lessons. The school should ensure that a love of reading is promoted for all pupils by ensuring they have access to a wider range of high-quality texts.

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