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Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Holcombe Hall, Holcombe Old Road, Holcombe, Nr. Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4NG, Bury
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
398
Capacity
500
Ages
11–23
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Islam
Summary
With 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this institution demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly notable with a high EBacc entry rate of 94%. Parent satisfaction is impressive, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community ethos. However, GCSE Attainment 8 scores at 43.0 suggest there may be room for improvement in overall student performance.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | No UK data |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School responds to concerns
40%
Location
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53.63902, -2.33375 · BL8 4NG
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105372
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya rated by Ofsted?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya a good school?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya in GCSEs?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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