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Bahr Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear · NE4 6PR
Bahr Academy is a small, newly established Islamic independent school for girls in Newcastle, founded as the North East's first Muslim Darul Uloom (traditional Islamic seminary). The school combines secular secondary education with intensive Islamic theological study, including a specialist 7-year Alimiyyah programme in hadith, fiqh, tafsir and Arabic. As a day-only institution with just 27 pupils, it operates in a highly personalised environment rooted in Islamic principles and community service. The school is registered as a charity and remains in early-stage development, currently seeking donations to complete Phase 1 capital expansion.
- →Authentic Islamic theological education combined with UK secular curriculum
- →Intensive Arabic and Islamic studies (Alimiyyah programme) unavailable elsewhere in the North East
- →Highly personalised, small-cohort environment with direct access to leadership
Who thrives here
Muslim families seeking rigorous Islamic theological education alongside secondary qualifications; girls aspiring to Islamic scholarship or community Islamic roles; families prioritising faith-integrated education and Islamic values in daily school culture.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
72 Sceptre Street
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NE4 6PR
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Bahr Academy?
Day fees at Bahr Academy are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Bahr Academy?
Bahr Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Bahr Academy's exam results?
At Bahr Academy, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Bahr Academy a boarding school?
Bahr Academy is a day school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and does not offer boarding.
What is Bahr Academy's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Bahr Academy “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Recognition from Ofsted for good practice in early inspection cycle
✓Unique access to authentic Islamic theological scholarship in the region
✓Strong faith-based community values and ethos
Common concerns
!Very small pupil cohort (27) limits peer diversity and social breadth
!School remains in capital development phase with ongoing fundraising
!No track record yet of GCSE/A-level outcomes or university destinations
!Limited information on co-curricular facilities and sport provision