Bolton, Lancashire · BL1 8LX
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is an independent senior school for girls in Bolton serving a Muslim community with Islamic values at its core. The school educates around 120 pupils across ages 11–18 in a day-only setting, combining a British national curriculum framework with Islamic religious instruction and ethos. As an unregistered independent school without Ofsted inspection, it operates within the Muslim education sector, prioritizing faith integration alongside academic progress.
Who thrives here
Girls from Muslim families who seek an education rooted in Islamic values, character development, and British academic standards. Pupils benefit from a culturally and religiously cohesive environment.
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Keswick Street
Bolton, Lancashire
BL1 8LX
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Day fees at Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya, 39.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is a day school in Bolton and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya “Good” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic character education and values
✓Supportive community ethos for Muslim families
✓Focus on religious and academic balance
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history limits independent scrutiny of standards
!Limited transparency about curriculum detail and exam outcomes
!Potential concerns around facilities and resource provision for small cohort