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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) is a private secondary-stage school in LUTON, Bedfordshire, with a published age range of 9-19.
Private school Girls Ages 9-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-19
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-19
- 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.
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
Overview
Overview
An Islamic environment and a girls-only secondary route define Bury Park Educational Institute, also known as Al-Hikmah Secondary School, in Luton. The Dunstable Road setting serves its own pupils; a separately registered boys' school operates a few miles away under the same Bury Park Educational Trust.
Islamic and national curricula run together, with an emphasis on continuity, progression, active participation and practical learning. English, modern Arabic and ancient Arabic sit alongside computing, art, drama and food technology. Communication, literacy and numeracy remain explicit aims, while careers support includes visiting speakers and external organisations.
In December 2025, an interim proprietor who is also chair of the trust worked with a board of governors, while the headteacher led daily life. Seven pupils had SEND and two had English as an additional language. Curriculum policy and teaching met the standards considered for education.
Important caveats remain. Not all relevant standards were met. Safeguarding implementation and oversight, health and fire safety, governance, and required online information all had weaknesses. Those issues matter alongside the school's faith-based curriculum and small-scale secondary provision.
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
- 55.6% grade 5+ in English and maths and 41 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Luton and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 41
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 55.6%
- EBacc APS
- 3.97
- EBacc entry
- 68.5%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Luton 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
- Girls only
- Age range
- 9-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Mohammad Rahman
- Pupil roll
- 139 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 82 - 86 Dunstable Road, LUTON, Bedfordshire
- Postcode
- LU1 1EH
- Area
- Luton
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Mohammad Rahman
School contact
- School phone
- 01582728196
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01582728196
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-19
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
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
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 41 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 61.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 55.6% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.97 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 0% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 22.75 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards not met
Latest inspection: 16 December 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 16 December 2025. The report says not all relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) handle admissions?
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)?
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) is currently rated Standards not met following the latest published inspection dated 16 December 2025.