The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.57
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
0% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–25
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 55%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr FAZL WADEE (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
April 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
February 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Inspection
Location
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 446m away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 603m away
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 947m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 994m away
Stepping Stones School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jamea Al Kauthar a selective school?
No. Jamea Al Kauthar is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Jamea Al Kauthar's Ofsted rating?
Jamea Al Kauthar was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jamea Al Kauthar?
Jamea Al Kauthar currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jamea Al Kauthar take?
Jamea Al Kauthar caters for pupils aged 11 to 25.
Where is Jamea Al Kauthar?
Jamea Al Kauthar is in Lancaster, LA1 5AJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jamea Al Kauthar have a sixth form?
Yes, Jamea Al Kauthar has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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