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School profile
Verified 17 July 2026
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Walsall, West Midlands, with a published age range of 4-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-16 No sixth form listed No boarders Individual
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Individual
- Age range
- 4-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy makes faith, knowledge and character the organising ideas of a girls-only secondary education. For girls aged 11 to 16, the Qur'an and Sunnah frame a school day in which academic study and personal formation are treated as connected work.
Key Stages 3 and 4 lead towards GCSEs. English, mathematics, science and the wider secondary curriculum sit beside Islamic studies, while careers provision and extra-curricular activity extend the programme beyond examination subjects. Islamiyyah has a sustained place in the timetable, giving the qualifications route a distinct religious setting.
Admission is direct to the academy. GCSE options, assessment at the intended entry point, fees and the weekly balance of Islamiyyah all need to align with the pupil's plans. Its defining feature is the deliberate joining of GCSE study, faith learning and a girls-only secondary community.
Key points
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
- 79.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 52 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Walsall and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 52
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 79.2%
- EBacc APS
- 4.13
- EBacc entry
- 16.7%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Walsall and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rumela Begum
- Pupil roll
- 157 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands
- Postcode
- WS1 4JJ
- Area
- Walsall
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rumela Begum
School contact
- School phone
- 01922626829
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@abubakrgirlschool.org
- Admissions phone
- 01922 626829
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Annual tuition across Years 7-11, 2025/26; VAT treatment varies as published.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- The main entry point is Year 7, with in-year applications considered for vacancies. All prospective students take English and Mathematics entrance tests; candidates who perform satisfactorily are invited with their parents to an induction interview.
- Admissions note
- Applications are made directly for girls entering the secondary school, with in-year applications considered when places are available. New applicants take an English and Mathematics entrance assessment, and applicants meeting the initial criteria attend an admissions interview. The policy also requires an application to be completed each year and lists attendance, attitude to learning, academic progress, fee payment and pupil-parent contribution for re-applications. No Year 7 intake number is published.
Applications are made directly for girls entering the secondary school, with in-year applications considered when places are available. New applicants take an English and Mathematics entrance assessment, and applicants meeting the initial criteria attend an admissions interview. The policy also requires an application to be completed each year and lists attendance, attitude to learning, academic progress, fee payment and pupil-parent contribution for re-applications. No 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
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1
Entrance standard
Secondary applicants must achieve the required standard in the English and Mathematics entrance examination.
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2
Sibling priority
Where eligible applicants exceed the places available, priority is given to siblings of pupils already attending the school.
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3
Individual application review
Academic readiness, the interview and the applicant's willingness to respect the Islamic ethos are considered for each application.
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4
Available place
Admission is subject to a place being available, including for applications made during the school year.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
The main entry point is Year 7, with in-year applications considered for vacancies. All prospective students take English and Mathematics entrance tests; candidates who perform satisfactorily are invited with their parents to an induction interview.
- Assessment route
- Individual
- Papers and stages
- 2 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
English, Maths
Year 7 and in-year entrance test
All prospective students take English and Mathematics entrance tests and must meet or exceed age-related expectations; no specific preparation is required.
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Round 2
Interview
Induction interview
Candidates who perform satisfactorily in the entrance tests are invited with their parents to an induction interview, subject to a place being available.
Published assessment components
English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Interview
Candidates who perform satisfactorily in the entrance tests are invited with their parents to an induction interview, subject to a place being available.
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Main admissions intake
First week of September
No exact day is published.
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In-year applications
As soon as possible
In-year admission is considered where places are available.
How to apply
- 1
Complete the online application
Submit the school application form directly for the relevant entry or available in-year place.
Open the application form - 2
Provide the supporting documents
Include the birth certificate, most recent school report, a recent passport photograph and any additional evidence requested by Admissions.
Check required documents - 3
Complete the entrance review
New secondary applicants complete the English and Mathematics entrance assessment; applicants meeting the initial criteria are invited to interview.
Review entry requirements - 4
Receive the admissions decision
The school considers the completed application, assessment, interview and available places before issuing an outcome.
Contact Admissions
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 52 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 79.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 79.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.13 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 28 January 2025
- Quality of education
- 3
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 4
- Early years provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-01-28. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: No.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy handle admissions?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
1. Complete the online application: Submit the school application form directly for the relevant entry or available in-year place. 2. Provide the supporting documents: Include the birth certificate, most recent school report, a recent passport photograph and any additional evidence requested by Admissions. 3. Complete the entrance review: New secondary applicants complete the English and Mathematics entrance assessment; applicants meeting the initial criteria are invited to interview. 4. Receive the admissions decision: The school considers the completed application, assessment, interview and available places before issuing an outcome.
When are the key dates for Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
Main admissions intake: First week of September. In-year applications: As soon as possible
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 28 January 2025.