London Islamic School
Same Tower Hamlets area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Jamiatul Ummah School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Jamiatul Ummah School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- 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 ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
'Behave Well, Achieve Well and Become Great' gives Jamiatul Ummah its concise account of academic ambition, Islamic learning and self-discipline. Opened in 1997 for the Muslim community, it is a boys' 11-to-16 day route with neither boarding nor a sixth form. The experience is therefore concentrated on the secondary years and on preparation for the next stage.
English, mathematics, science, history, geography, computing, PE, art or music, citizenship and personal, social and health education form the core timetable. Arabic and Bengali or Urdu add language study, while Islamic Studies, Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, Aqeeda, Hifz and spiritual assemblies shape the faith curriculum. Trips, other-faith engagement, leadership, careers, charity, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and clubs carry the work beyond classrooms.
Older pupils act as role models, speak publicly and take part in visits, while pupils with SEND receive additional support. Entry is direct, with up to 33 places per year group, a three-part mathematics, English and CAT4 examination, and an interview for candidates and parents. Further-education progression provides the destination for a route that ends after Year 11.
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
- 84.8% grade 5+ in English and maths and 58.1 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Tower Hamlets and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 58.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 84.8%
- EBacc APS
- 5.42
- EBacc entry
- 97%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Tower Hamlets 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
- Boys only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Principal
- Mr Nojarul Islam
- Pupil roll
- 181 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- E1 2ND
- Area
- Tower Hamlets
School leadership
- Principal
- Mr Nojarul Islam
School contact
- School phone
- 02077907878
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02077907878
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £6,300 per year for the 2026-27 intake, including VAT
- 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
Key dates
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Secondary applications
September 2027 entry
The published application and entry-test fees specifically identify September 2027 applications.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 58.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 87.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 84.8% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.42 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 4 February 2025
- Quality of education
- 1
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 1
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-02-04. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Jamiatul Ummah School handle admissions?
Jamiatul Ummah School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Jamiatul Ummah 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 Jamiatul Ummah School?
Secondary applications: September 2027 entry
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Jamiatul Ummah School?
Jamiatul Ummah School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 4 February 2025.