The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.2
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
40.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.71
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
7% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–17
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 99%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Ms Juwairiah Khan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
January 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Inspection
Location
1 Industry Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5FP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Al-Mahad Al-Islami a selective school?
No. Al-Mahad Al-Islami is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Al-Mahad Al-Islami's Ofsted rating?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Mahad Al-Islami?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Mahad Al-Islami take?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami caters for pupils aged 11 to 17.
Where is Al-Mahad Al-Islami?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami is in South Yorkshire, S9 5FP, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Mahad Al-Islami have a sixth form?
Yes, Al-Mahad Al-Islami has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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