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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
London Islamic 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
London Islamic School
On this page
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
Established in 2000, London Islamic School combines boys' secondary education with sustained Islamic learning. Religious study is woven through the day rather than reserved for an occasional lesson, reflecting an aim to prepare observant Muslims who contribute positively as British citizens. The day route serves boys from 11 to 16 and has no boarding.
A Darse Nizami structure is taught mainly through modern English, with Arabic, tajweed, fiqh, aqeedah, hadith, Qur'anic studies, Islamic history and etiquette. Alimiyyah and Hifz pathways sit alongside National Curriculum subjects. The examination calendar keeps those religious and general academic routes distinct.
Citizenship projects, financial-literacy challenges, Arabic debating, sport and Year 11 work experience connect scholarship with community life and future plans. Admission is direct. This is a tightly defined secondary experience in which Islamic studies, general subjects and practical preparation retain their own clear places.
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
- 83.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 58.7 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Tower Hamlets and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 58.7
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 83.3%
- EBacc APS
- 5.75
- EBacc entry
- 100%
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
- Headteacher
- Mr Abdulhadi Mamon
- Pupil roll
- 140 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 18-22 Damien Street, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- E1 2HX
- Area
- Tower Hamlets
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Abdulhadi Mamon
School contact
- School phone
- 02072659667
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02072659667
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Boys 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 ?
- 58.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 91.7% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 83.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.75 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 11 June 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-06-11. 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 London Islamic School handle admissions?
London Islamic School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to London Islamic 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 London Islamic School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for London Islamic School?
London Islamic School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 11 June 2024.