The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 123
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Amena Sader (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Keswick Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Valley Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Secondary · 453m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Primary · 613m away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 912m away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Primary · 916m away
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Al-Huda Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya a selective school?
No. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya's Ofsted rating?
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya currently has 123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya take?
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is in Bolton, BL1 8LX, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya have a sixth form?
Yes, Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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