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Jamea Al Kauthar
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AJ, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
275
Capacity
500
Ages
11–25
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.3 and 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. An impressive 100% of parents express satisfaction, indicating strong community support. However, while the EBacc entry rate is high at 85%, only 35% of students achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents seeking higher academic rigor.
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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. | 49.3 | 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%. | 69% | 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%. | 35% | 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%. | 85% | 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%. | 42% | No UK data |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
50%
Location
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54.03388, -2.80063 · LA1 5AJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN131355
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.jamea.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Jamea Al Kauthar rated by Ofsted?
Jamea Al Kauthar has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Jamea Al Kauthar a good school?
Jamea Al Kauthar 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 Jamea Al Kauthar?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Jamea Al Kauthar receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Jamea Al Kauthar in GCSEs?
Jamea Al Kauthar achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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