South Yorkshire · S9 5FP
Al-Mahad Al-Islami is a small independent girls' day school in South Yorkshire offering Islamic education within a British curriculum framework. The school serves 75 pupils across entry points at 11, 13, and 16, emphasizing both academic rigour and Islamic faith integration. Not yet inspected by Ofsted, it represents a faith-specific alternative for Muslim families seeking values-aligned secondary education in the region.
Who thrives here
Pupils from practising Muslim families who value religious education alongside GCSEs and A-levels, and those thriving in smaller, close-knit faith communities.
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1 Industry Road, Darnall, Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S9 5FP
Nearest stations
Day fees at Al-Mahad Al-Islami are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
Al-Mahad Al-Islami admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Al-Mahad Al-Islami, 26% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Al-Mahad Al-Islami is a day school in South Yorkshire and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Al-Mahad Al-Islami “Requires improvement” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Faith-aligned education respecting family values
✓Close community and small peer groups
✓Supportive approach to pastoral care
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history limits independent quality assurance
!Limited extracurricular and sports infrastructure compared to larger schools