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Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Secondary · Boys · Ages 11–23 · Independent school
Holcombe Hall, Holcombe Old Road, Holcombe, Nr. Bury BL8 4NG · 01706 826106
Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected Jul 2025
- A levels, 2024/25
- B-
- average result (36.2 points per entry)
- Pupils
- 383
- 77% of 500 places
- Local authority
- Bury
- Sixth form
- Yes
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25 the average A level result was grade B- (36.2 points per entry).
GCSE results
Attainment 8
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▼43 | 46 | ||
| ▲51.1% | 45.4% | ||
| ▲76.6% | 64.8% | ||
| ▲93.6% | 40.5% | ||
| ▲4.88 | 4.09 |
A levels and other 16 to 18 results
A level average grade
| 2024/25 | Trend | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 students | B- (36.2) | Average -0.15 | |
| 19 students | B- (36.2) | Average -0.15 |
14.3%AAB or better
| Earlier years: A level | Students | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 10 | C- (27.5) | — |
| 2022/23 | 17 | D+ (22.5) | — |
| 2018/19 | 10 | C (31.5) | -0.26 |
| 2017/18 | 17 | C+ (33.8) | +0.07 |
| 2016/17 | 14 | B- (36.4) | +0.43 |
| 2015/16 | 21 | C+ (34.6) | +0.20 |
Where sixth-form leavers went
2015/162016/172017/182018/192019/202021/222022/232023/24
| Left in 2023/24 | Since 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other education | 81.8 | +61.8 |
| Activity not captured | 18.2 | −31.8 |
Ofsted
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 1 July 2025, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 1 Jul 2025
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
What parents said
96% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (52 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 96%
- Replies
- 52
- 13% · 1 Sept 2025
Strongly agreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Child is happy at school▲98% agreeEngland 92%
Child feels safe▲97% agreeEngland 92%
Pupils are well behaved▲97% agreeEngland 88%
School has high expectations▲98% agreeEngland 86%
Child does well▲98% agreeEngland 89%
Told what child will learn▲96% agreeEngland 86%
Told how child is doing▲94% agreeEngland 91%
Good range of subjects●90% agreeEngland 89%
Can join clubs and activities●81% agreeEngland 81%
Supports personal development▲92% agreeEngland 87%
Concerns are dealt with properly▲89% agreeEngland 82%
based on the 46% who raised concerns
Bullying dealt with quickly▲87% agreeEngland 59%
based on the 23% who had a child bullied