The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Ms Maha Abu-Taha (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
April 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
December 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
April 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
April 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
April 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Inspection
Location
Forest House, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRutland House School
Independent · Very close
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Secondary · 323m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 383m away
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
Independent · 719m away
Sycamore Academy
Primary · 851m away
Huntingdon Academy
Primary · 853m away
Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · 920m away
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College a selective school?
Yes. Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College's Ofsted rating?
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College?
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College take?
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College?
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College is in Nottingham, NG3 5TT, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College have a sixth form?
Yes, Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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