Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire · WF13 2JR
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School is a one-form entry Islamic prep school in Dewsbury, established in 1996, serving pupils aged 2–11 in a nurturing, faith-centred environment. The school combines strong Islamic values with a commitment to British values and community integration, creating a calm, respectful learning atmosphere where pupils develop both academic competence and moral character. Recently inspected by ISI (March 2024) with positive outcomes, it positions itself as a local anchor institution deeply rooted in its community.
- →Explicit Islamic faith ethos integrated throughout curriculum and daily life, appealing to Muslim families seeking values-aligned education
- →Small one-form entry structure ensuring close pastoral care and individual attention from Nursery through Year 6
- →Strong emphasis on British values, diversity, and community respect alongside faith teaching, bridging cultural integration
Who thrives here
Pupils from Muslim families who value faith-centred education and community belonging; children who thrive in calm, structured environments with clear behavioural expectations rooted in shared values; families seeking a smaller, intimate primary where individual progress is closely monitored.
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Contact & visit
Drill Hall House, Bath Street
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
WF13 2JR
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Al-Furqaan Preparatory School?
Day fees at Al-Furqaan Preparatory School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Al-Furqaan Preparatory School?
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Al-Furqaan Preparatory School a boarding school?
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School is a day school in Dewsbury and does not offer boarding.
What is Al-Furqaan Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Al-Furqaan Preparatory School “Good” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong sense of belonging and community, especially for Muslim families seeking faith-aligned values
✓Safe, calm, respectful environment with clear behavioural expectations rooted in shared Islamic and British values
✓Small school size and one-form entry enabling close pastoral care and individual progress monitoring
✓Effective leadership and governance with consistent positive ISI judgment (March 2024)
Common concerns
!Limited specialist facilities (music, sports, STEM) relative to larger independent preps may constrain some cocurricular ambitions
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted (ISI inspection only); parents seeking mainstream regulatory assurance may prefer Ofsted-rated alternatives
!School fees not published, limiting transparency on cost-benefit for local families