Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Other · Other independent school · Ages 11–23 · Nr. Bury, Bury
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is an other school in Nr. Bury, Bury for ages 11–23 (other independent school).
Key facts
- Address
- Holcombe Hall, Holcombe Old Road, Holcombe, Nr. Bury, BL8 4NG
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–23
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Islam
- Council
- Bury
- Pupils on roll
- 383 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils and students in the sixth form are part of a close-knit community.”
- “They build strong relationships with the staff who work and live with them.”
- “Pupils say that there is always someone to talk to if they have a worry or a concern.”
To improve
- “This creates challenges due to time restrictions.”
- “However, in a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed.”
- “In these subjects, teachers are not clear about the precise knowledge that pupils should learn.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 51% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bury.
- Cambian Chesham House School 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bury Grammar Schools 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Mill School - Bury 3.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Forestwood School 3.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ash Grove School 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Millwood Primary Special School 5.4 mi School remains Outstanding
- Elms Bank 5.9 mi Outstanding
- Brookhaven School 5.9 mi No Ofsted grade