Preston, Lancashire · PR1 1NA
Abrar Academy is a small, independent boys' boarding school in Preston serving a niche community. With just 83 pupils across senior years, it offers a personalised education emphasising Islamic values and character development alongside academic rigour. The school caters primarily to families seeking a faith-aligned boarding environment in the North West. As an unisex boarding provision for boys, it occupies a distinctive position in Lancashire's independent sector.
Who thrives here
Pupils from Muslim families seeking faith-centred education, those requiring structured boarding support, and students who thrive in close-knit communities where Islamic principles guide behaviour and values.
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34-36 Garstang Road
Preston, Lancashire
PR1 1NA
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Day fees at Abrar Academy are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Abrar Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Abrar Academy, 21.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Abrar Academy offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated Abrar Academy “Excellent” (2021).
Frequently praised
✓Caring boarding environment with strong Islamic values embedded in daily practice
✓High staff accessibility due to small pupil cohort
✓Community spirit and family atmosphere among boarders from diverse backgrounds
Common concerns
!Limited breadth of facilities and co-curricular options typical of very small independent schools
!No Ofsted inspection history limits external validation of teaching quality and safeguarding practice