SchoolScoresJamia Islamia Birmingham
Independent school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Boys only · Sixth form
Fallows Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1PL
0121 772 6400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 12 July 2026.
In short: 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement, and safeguarding not met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Not met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
At its last standard inspection the school did not meet 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
5 A level students in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 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. | Not published | 34.9 | 35 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
A level subjects, 2024/25
3 subjects, 9 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Mathematics, Business Studies:Single.
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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 0.0% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 0.0% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 4.5% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language | Not published | 37.1%* | 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
- Ark Boulton Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holy Trinity Catholic School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darul Uloom Islamic High School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Victoria Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Green Heath School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Small Heath Leadership Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Camp Hill Education 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 5% A*/A at A level
- Green Oak Academy 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Heritage Academy 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Jamia Islamia Birmingham's Ofsted rating?
Jamia Islamia Birmingham was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was not met.
How did Jamia Islamia Birmingham 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 134571.
- 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.