Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands · B11 1PL
Jamia Islamia Birmingham is a small independent Islamic boys' school in east Birmingham offering a dual-curriculum model combining the English national curriculum with Qur'anic study (Alimiyyah and Hifz programmes). The school serves 132 pupils across years 7–13 and emphasises character formation (Aadab and Akhlaq) alongside academic achievement. It is not yet Ofsted-inspected and plans to introduce boarding provision.
- →Integrated Islamic education with specialisation in Qur'anic memorisation (Hifz)
- →Small cohorts allowing personalised pastoral care and spiritual mentorship
- →Affordable fees relative to alternative faith and independent schools in the region
Who thrives here
Muslim families seeking a values-driven education rooted in Islamic principles, alongside pupils aiming for GCSEs, A-Levels and Islamic scholarship; boys whose parents prioritise character and faith alongside academic outcomes.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Fallows Road, Sparkbrook
Birmingham, West Midlands
B11 1PL
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
Day fees at Jamia Islamia Birmingham are approximately £5,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
Jamia Islamia Birmingham 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 Jamia Islamia Birmingham's exam results?
At Jamia Islamia Birmingham, 3.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Jamia Islamia Birmingham a boarding school?
Jamia Islamia Birmingham is a day school in Birmingham and does not offer boarding.
What is Jamia Islamia Birmingham's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Jamia Islamia Birmingham “Requires improvement” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic ethos and character-focused pastoral care
✓Personal attention and small class sizes allowing individualised support
✓Unique dual-curriculum offering Qur'anic memorisation alongside GCSEs/A-Levels
✓Affordable fees relative to other faith independent schools
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection yet, limiting independent external validation of quality
!Very small pupil roll (132) may limit breadth of sports, music and co-curricular activities
!Limited track record of university destinations or long-term alumni outcomes
!Minimal disclosed SEND or specialist support provision