Al-Mahad Al-Islami
Independent school · Secondary, ages 11 to 17 · Girls only · Muslim · Sixth form
1 Industry Road, Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5FP
0114 243 1224 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 October 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
At its last standard inspection the school met all of the independent school standards, the legal requirements every independent school must meet.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted non-association independent schools inspection data.
Results
We show A level results only. DfE's GCSE figures leave out the IGCSEs many independent schools use, so they can look far lower than pupils' real results. The IB Diploma and Pre-U aren't included in the A level figures either. DfE doesn't publish where independent school students go after sixth form.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
8 A level students in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | E+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 13% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 13.1 | 35.0 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | E+ |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 16 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Law, Physics, Psychology, Sociology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
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Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 0.0% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 2.6% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 4.0% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language | Not published | 22.7%* | 19.2% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Don Valley 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sheffield Park Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fir Vale Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- Brinsworth Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints' Catholic High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Astrea Academy Sheffield 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Handsworth Grange Community Sports College 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hinde House 2-16 Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sheffield Springs Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Al-Mahad Al-Islami's Ofsted rating?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 October 2024.
How did Al-Mahad Al-Islami do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, 0% of A level exams were graded A* or A, 26 points below the England average of 26%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 131122.
- Inspections: Ofsted non-association independent schools management information, data to 31 July 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.