Iqra Academy

URN: 136023 • Peterborough PE3 8YQ

Overview

Name
Iqra Academy
URN
136023
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Islam
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Wright (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01733331433
Website
Visit
Address
Enterprise Way, Peterborough PE3 8YQ

Summary

Iqra Academy is an independent Islamic girls' school located in Peterborough, catering to 94 students with a capacity of 205. Established as the first full-time Islamic girls' secondary school in the area, the academy aims to provide a well-rounded education that combines academic excellence with strong moral and ethical values. The school promotes a vision of raising confident, articulate individuals who are well-prepared to integrate into British society while maintaining their cultural and religious identity.

The academy's curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal development, with a strong emphasis on character education. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's quality of education as "Good," with outstanding ratings in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. Iqra Academy encourages students to embrace challenges and develop resilience, aiming to nurture well-mannered, pious Muslimahs.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Iqra Academy's ethos, relying on support from local Muslim donors to sustain its operations. The school actively promotes British values such as respect, tolerance, and individual liberty, ensuring that students are prepared to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Peterborough
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
205
Pupils
94
Boys
0
Girls
94
FSM %
Open date
2009-10-22
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 94 0 94 205
2024-09-11 74 0 74 205
2023-09-11 67 0 67 205 0.00
2022-09-11 67 0 67 205 0.00
2021-09-11 79 0 79 205 0.00
2020-09-11 93 0 93 205 0.00

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