Iqra Academy
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire · PE3 8YQ
Iqra Academy is the first full-time independent Islamic girls' secondary school in Peterborough, founded to serve the local Muslim community. It operates as a non-profit charity with a stated mission to educate pupils to become well-educated, well-mannered, and grounded in Islamic faith. The school is day-only with a small cohort of 74 pupils, reflecting its recent establishment and community-focused ethos. Parents value its explicit religious framework, single-sex education model, and commitment to character development alongside academic rigour.
- →Explicitly Islamic ethos and curriculum aligned with faith values
- →Single-sex girls' education in a supportive, values-driven environment
- →Small class sizes and personalised attention in a tight-knit community
- →Local non-profit status and transparent commitment to accessibility
Who thrives here
Muslim families seeking faith-integrated education for daughters in a nurturing, single-sex setting; pupils who benefit from explicit values-based teaching and smaller peer cohorts; girls whose families prioritise Islamic identity alongside academic attainment.
Strengths at a glance
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Contact & visit
Enterprise Way
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
PE3 8YQ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Iqra Academy?
Day fees at Iqra Academy are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Iqra Academy?
Iqra Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Iqra Academy's exam results?
At Iqra Academy, 22.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Iqra Academy a boarding school?
Iqra Academy is a day school in Peterborough and does not offer boarding.
What is Iqra Academy's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Iqra Academy “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic values integration and character formation
✓Supportive, family-like community atmosphere
✓Impressive recent GCSE outcomes
✓Inclusive approach to diverse Muslim backgrounds
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; no independent validation of standards
!Very small pupil cohort may limit subject breadth or peer diversity
!Limited public track record or alumni testimonials
!No published fee information suggests potential affordability barriers despite non-profit status