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.
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.
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Thornton View Road, Clayton
Bradford, West Yorkshire
BD14 6JX
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Day fees at Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
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.
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.
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria offers boarding as well as day places.
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