The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a boys-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
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
40.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 76%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Nojarul Islam (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2016 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection
September 2004 | Inspection
Location
56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbion Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Tower Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Alfred Salter Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 1.8km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jamiatul Ummah School a selective school?
Yes. Jamiatul Ummah School 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 Jamiatul Ummah School's Ofsted rating?
Jamiatul Ummah School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jamiatul Ummah School?
Jamiatul Ummah School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jamiatul Ummah School take?
Jamiatul Ummah School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Jamiatul Ummah School?
Jamiatul Ummah School is in London, E1 2ND, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jamiatul Ummah School have a sixth form?
No, Jamiatul Ummah School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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