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Abrar Academy

34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1NA

Abrar Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Preston, Lancashire, with a published age range of 11-21.

Private school Boys Ages 11-21 Sixth form Boarding school Individual
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-21
ISI ?
Standards not met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Individual
Age range
11-21
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards not met

Overview

Abrar Academy brings two demanding courses of study into the same week. Founded on its current main site in Preston in 2009, it combines the English secondary curriculum for boys with full-time Quran memorisation and Alimiyyah study. GCSE preparation, religious scholarship and the routines of a traditional learning environment therefore sit side by side.

The English programme includes mathematics, English, science, humanities, computer science, PE, religious education, PSHE and citizenship, Urdu and art. Small classes and regular assessment support that work. The Islamic pathway runs from Hifz into an extended Alimiyyah course covering Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences.

Boarding is available for boys aged 11 to 16 in a facility a short walk from the main school. The decision turns on the commitment expected by the two curricula, the place of Hifz or Alimiyyah, and whether day or boarding life suits the pupil. The direct assessment and the intended post-16 route are part of the same choice.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
75% grade 5+ in English and maths and 50.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Lancashire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Abrar Academy, Lancashire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
50.4
Grade 5+ English and maths
75%
EBacc APS
5.15
EBacc entry
87.5%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Lancashire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Abrar Academy, Lancashire, and England. 60 53.3 46.7 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-21
Headteacher
Mr Muhammed Ilyas Miah
Pupil roll
81 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire
Postcode
PR1 1NA
Area
Lancashire

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Muhammed Ilyas Miah

School contact

School phone
01772828732

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@abraracademy.com
Admissions phone
+44 (0)1772 828732
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-21
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Annual day-boarding tuition excluding VAT, 2026/27.
Boarding fees
Annual boarding tuition excluding VAT, 2026/27.
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
For current Year 7-9, in-year and Sixth Form applications, successful initial applications proceed to a CAT entrance assessment, a face-to-face pupil interview and a separate parent interview. No route-specific CAT content is published.
Admissions note
Applications are made directly for Year 7-9, Sixth Form and available in-year places. A complete application is screened before a CAT ability assessment, pupil interview and separate parent interview. A conditional offer becomes unconditional after the parental contract is agreed and the admission fee is paid. No current Year 7 intake number is published.

Applications are made directly for Year 7-9, Sixth Form and available in-year places. A complete application is screened before a CAT ability assessment, pupil interview and separate parent interview. A conditional offer becomes unconditional after the parental contract is agreed and the admission fee is paid. No current Year 7 intake number is published.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Complete application and supporting documents

    The online application is considered only after every requested document and the application fee have been received.

  2. 2

    Entrance assessment and interviews

    Applicants who pass the initial review complete a CAT ability assessment, a pupil interview and a separate parent interview.

  3. 3

    Available place

    A conditional offer is made after the assessment and interview stages; unsuccessful applicants may be placed on a waiting list if a place later becomes available.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

For current Year 7-9, in-year and Sixth Form applications, successful initial applications proceed to a CAT entrance assessment, a face-to-face pupil interview and a separate parent interview. No route-specific CAT content is published.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
2 stages
Format
Interview stages

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    Other

    Year 7-9 and Sixth Form CAT assessment

    Applicants who pass the initial application review complete a CAT entrance assessment to assess ability; the component subjects and format are not published.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    Pupil and parent interviews

    The applicant has a face-to-face interview with a designated staff member, while parents are interviewed separately.

Published assessment components

Interview is listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • Interview

    The applicant has a face-to-face interview with a designated staff member, while parents are interviewed separately.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. September 2026 applications

    Applications currently open

    For Year 7 to Year 9 and Sixth Form entry. No closing date is published.

  2. Admissions interview

    Date confirmed after initial review

    Applicants who pass the initial application review are invited to interview.

  3. Conditional-offer outcome

    Within one month of interview

    The outcome is sent by email.

  4. Offer acceptance

    Typically within two weeks of offer

    The precise acceptance period is stated in the individual offer.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit the direct application

    Use the online form for the relevant September entry point; in-year applicants first email the Admissions Officer for an in-year form.

    Start the application
  2. 2

    Upload the required records

    Provide every document requested by the form and pay the non-refundable application fee; later enrolment records include the latest report or Year 6 SATs and medical information.

    Check document requirements
  3. 3

    Complete the assessment and interviews

    Shortlisted applicants take a CAT ability assessment, attend a pupil interview and tour, while parents are interviewed separately.

    Review the admissions stages
  4. 4

    Accept the conditional offer

    Accept within the stated period, agree the parental contract and pay the admission fee to make the offer unconditional.

    Review offer conditions
  5. 5

    Complete enrolment

    Return the home-school, academic and medical information issued before entry and pay the first term fees before the pupil enrols.

    Check enrolment requirements

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
50.4 Attainment 8
GCSE results
75% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
75% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.15 EBacc APS

Inspection
View report
Standards not met

Latest inspection: 22 May 2025

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 22 May 2025. The report says not all relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Abrar Academy handle admissions?

Abrar Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Abrar Academy?

1. Submit the direct application: Use the online form for the relevant September entry point; in-year applicants first email the Admissions Officer for an in-year form. 2. Upload the required records: Provide every document requested by the form and pay the non-refundable application fee; later enrolment records include the latest report or Year 6 SATs and medical information. 3. Complete the assessment and interviews: Shortlisted applicants take a CAT ability assessment, attend a pupil interview and tour, while parents are interviewed separately. 4. Accept the conditional offer: Accept within the stated period, agree the parental contract and pay the admission fee to make the offer unconditional. 5. Complete enrolment: Return the home-school, academic and medical information issued before entry and pay the first term fees before the pupil enrols.

When are the key dates for Abrar Academy?

September 2026 applications: Applications currently open. Admissions interview: Date confirmed after initial review. Conditional-offer outcome: Within one month of interview. Offer acceptance: Typically within two weeks of offer

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Abrar Academy?

Abrar Academy is currently rated Standards not met following the latest published inspection dated 22 May 2025.