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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria

Bradford, West Yorkshire · BD14 6JX

AAB+ A-level

13.9%

9–7 GCSE

37.1%

Day fees

£5k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria is an Islamic girls' boarding school in Bradford serving 403 pupils from age 11 upwards. The school provides a values-led education rooted in Islamic principles, combining academic rigour with Islamic studies and spiritual development. It operates as an independent institution serving primarily Muslim families seeking faith-integrated education with residential provision.

  • Islamic curriculum integrated with mainstream academics in a single-sex girls' environment
  • Residential boarding provision allowing families to combine secular and religious education
  • Focus on character development and Islamic values alongside GCSEs and A-Levels

Who thrives here

Muslim girls and families seeking faith-centred education; pupils whose parents value Islamic learning parity with academic qualifications; girls thriving in single-sex, values-driven environments with boarding community.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Boarding
Founded1992
Number of pupils403
Age range11–18
GenderGirls
Day fees£5.4k/yr (inc. lunch)
Boarding fees£8.4k/yr (inc. meals)
Settingsuburban
LocationSchool located in Wilsden area near Keighley; bus access to Bradford Interchange and local rail stations; significant bus links for day pupils and weekend travel for boarders.
EthosIslamic

Contact & visit

Thornton View Road, Clayton

Bradford, West Yorkshire

BD14 6JX

01274882007
Mrs Zebunnisa Hajee, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Bradford Interchange20 min
Keighley Railway Station15 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria?

Day fees at Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria?

Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria 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 Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria's exam results?

At Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria, 13.9% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 37.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria a boarding school?

Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria offers boarding as well as day places.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong Islamic education integrated with academic rigour

Safe, values-driven boarding community for Muslim girls

Supportive environment for Quranic memorisation alongside GCSEs

Single-sex environment aligned with Islamic principles

Common concerns

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting independent academic assessment data

!Limited transparency regarding academic outcomes and university destinations

!Isolation of Islamic-only educational philosophy for some families