London · E1 2HX
London Islamic School is a small, independent day school for boys aged 11–18 located in Tower Hamlets, serving a predominantly Muslim community in East London. The school combines Islamic faith principles with a broad, rigorous secondary curriculum, aiming to develop pupils as confident British Muslims with strong academic foundations. Its intimate size (141 pupils across all year groups) enables personalised pastoral care and close community ties.
Who thrives here
Muslim boys seeking a faith-centred secondary education where Islamic values are woven into daily life, combined with conventional academic rigour. Pupils who value close pastoral relationships and a tight-knit school community thrive here.
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18-22 Damien Street
London
E1 2HX
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Day fees at London Islamic School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
London Islamic School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At London Islamic School, 33.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
London Islamic School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated London Islamic School “Good” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic identity and religious education integrated with mainstream curriculum
✓Caring, attentive pastoral environment reflecting small pupil roll and staff commitment
✓Accessible location and community-focused ethos serving East London Muslim families
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting external quality assurance and transparency
!Limited publicly available information on academic outcomes, facilities, and staff qualifications
!Very small roll may constrain breadth of sports, music, drama, and extracurricular provision compared to larger schools