The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a Islam school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–23
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr M Khan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection
January 2022 | Inspection
Education and boarding inspection summary
January 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2016 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection
December 2004 | Inspection
Location
Holcombe Hall, Holcombe, Nr. Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazlehurst Primary Academy
Primary · 322m away
Woodhey High School
Secondary · 550m away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 917m away
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 928m away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Primary · 1.0km away
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenmount Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya's Ofsted rating?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya take?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya caters for pupils aged 11 to 23.
Where is Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is in Nr. Bury, BL8 4NG, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya have a sixth form?
Yes, Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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