Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Bolton, Lancashire · BL3 4HE
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is a specialist Islamic boarding school for boys aged 11–18 located in Bolton, Lancashire. The institution operates as a Darul Uloom (Islamic seminary and higher learning centre), combining elements of traditional Islamic education with a commitment to British values, democracy, and the rule of law. The school emphasises Quranic study and Islamic scholarship within a residential setting, serving Muslim families seeking religiously-aligned secondary and post-secondary education.
- →Islamic faith-centred curriculum with Quranic study at the core
- →Residential boarding model providing immersive religious and academic environment
- →Explicit commitment to British values and preparation for life in modern Britain
- →Specialist Darul Uloom provision unavailable in mainstream schools
Who thrives here
Boys from Muslim families seeking deep Islamic knowledge and practice alongside GCSEs/A-levels, with maturity to benefit from residential life and a religiously structured daily routine. Pupils should be motivated by faith-based learning and comfortable in a boys-only, Islam-centred setting.
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Contact & visit
Willows Lane
Bolton, Lancashire
BL3 4HE
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah?
Day fees at Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah are approximately £651 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah?
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah a boarding school?
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah “Requires improvement” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic learning environment with emphasis on Quranic knowledge
✓Residential structure providing immersive faith-based community
✓Commitment to British values and integration into modern British society
✓No complaints recorded since September 2023 (per school statement)
Common concerns
!Lack of Ofsted grading (not yet inspected as of latest public information); only inspection visit records without published judgement available
!Limited transparency on secular academic outcomes (GCSE/A-level results, university destinations)
!Single-sex and religiously intensive model not suitable for all families; limited diversity in ethos