Jamiatul Ummah School

Inspection of Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London E1 2ND

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

Does the school meet the independent school standards?

p.1

What is it like to attend this school?

A calm and peaceful atmosphere permeates this school. Pupils are proud to attend here because this is a caring and respectful environment. They are kind and supportive of each other. Pupils get along well. Disagreements are rare because staff promote a culture of togetherness, ‘ummah’, in the school. Younger pupils appreciate that older pupils act as role models and look after them.

p.2

What is it like to attend this school?

The school’s expectations for pupils’ academic achievement and conduct are unwaveringly high for every pupil. Staff ensure that ‘no one is left behind’, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

p.2

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils are attentive and confident and articulate their thoughts and reflections well. They value the creative ways teachers help them to learn. Pupils celebrate the successes of their peers instinctively and genuinely. Pupils’ conduct fully reflects the school’s motto because they ‘behave well, achieve well and become great’ positive citizens.

p.2

What is it like to attend this school?

Leaders place great emphasis on the importance of pupils’ wider personal development. There are an extensive range of enrichment opportunities offered. Pupils make the most of these experiences. They take pride in the many occasions provided to represent the school. These include participating in sporting competitions and speaking publicly before the Mayor of the Borough in the Town Hall.

p.2

better?

The school has ensured that the curriculum is broad, balanced and suitably ambitious for pupils. For example, all pupils in key stage 4 study the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. Pupils are incredibly well prepared for the next stage in their education and/or training. All pupils go on to attend further education establishments.

p.2

better?

The school has thought carefully about how pupils’ learning builds systematically and deeply over time. Teachers deliver new content with considerable expertise and clarity. They routinely check whether pupils can recall and draw upon important content they have learned in the past. Teachers make sure pupils understand what they need to know to be successful. This supports pupils in deepening their knowledge of the curriculum. They use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary with confidence and accuracy. The school identifies pupils’ needs quickly. Staff find appropriate ways to best support pupils with SEND. All pupils achieve equally high standards.

p.2

better?

The school has prioritised reading across all subjects. Staff carefully select a breadth of high-quality texts to support the delivery of the content of the curriculum. Pupils are well informed about the wider reading opportunities linked to different subjects. For instance, in English, the school exposes pupils to a range of traditional and 4 to 6 February 2025 contemporary authors and playwrights. Pupils enjoy reading and discussing texts. For example, pupils in Year 10 explore complex themes contained within 20th century plays such as power, gender equality, classism and morality.

p.2

better?

Pupils demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and motivation. They display extremely positive attitudes to their learning and work. Pupils value the importance of education. They appreciate the many opportunities to apply their learning to different contexts. Pupils are keen to attend school and do so regularly.

p.3

better?

Pupils take part in an extensive range of educational visits locally, nationally and internationally. The myriad of opportunities offered supports the clear vision of the school in preparing pupils for life in modern Britain. These experiences enrich pupils’ lives far beyond the classroom.

p.3

better?

Staff nurture pupils’ understanding of themselves, their place in the community and world around them. For example, pupils have been instrumental in working with the local council in leading campaigns to improve road and parking restrictions in the vicinity. Pupils raise a considerable amount of money for school resources, including books and computing devices, as well as support other charitable causes.

p.3

better?

Pupils have a strong understanding that everyone has the right to make their own life choices. They respect and accept the views of others. Pupils know that people should not be discriminated against on the grounds of their protected characteristics. They learn about different religions and beliefs. Pupils develop high aspirations for their futures and benefit from the school’s carefully thought-out careers programme. Impartial guidance from an external partner ensures pupils discuss their career options as they move through the school.

p.3

better?

Parents, carers and staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school and workload. Staff find leaders approachable, humble and compassionate. The proprietor body ensures the school fulfils the requirements of the Equality Act of 2010. The school ensures pupils receive the life skills necessary to be good citizens in modern Britain. This underpins the school’s high expectations and ethos.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

How can I feed back my views?

or to find out what other parents and carers think. We use information from Ofsted Parent View when deciding which schools to inspect, when to inspect them and as part of their inspection.

p.3

How can I feed back my views?

The Department for Education has further guidance on how to complain about a school. 4 to 6 February 2025

p.3

School details

Email address principal@jamiatulummah.org.uk

p.4

School details

Date of previous inspection 1 to 3 March 2022 4 to 6 February 2025

p.4

Information about this school

 This is an independent secondary school for boys aged 11 to 16 with a Muslim religious ethos.  The school is registered to admit up to 250 pupils.  The school main site is located at 56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND.  The school’s last inspection was in March 2022, when it was judged to be good and all the independent school standards were met.  The school does not use any alternative provision.

p.5

Information about this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008. The purpose of the inspection is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

p.5

Information about this inspection

Inspections are a point-in-time judgement about the quality of a school’s education provision.

p.5

Information about this inspection

The school meets the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

p.5

Information about this inspection

 Inspectors discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with leaders and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the school.  Inspectors met with representatives of the proprietor body, the chair and members of the governing body, the principal, senior leaders and a range of staff.  Inspectors carried out deep dives in English (including reading), mathematics, science and computer science. For each deep dive, inspectors met with subject leaders, visited a sample of lessons, met with teachers, spoke to some pupils about their learning and considered pupils’ work.  Inspectors considered the curriculum in some other subjects.  To evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding, inspectors reviewed the single central record; took account of the views of leaders, staff and pupils; and considered the extent to which the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first.

p.5

Information about this inspection

 Inspectors considered the view of parents, pupils and staff, through discussions and responses to the Ofsted Parent View and staff survey.  Inspectors scrutinised a range of school documents, including the school’s own self-evaluation and improvement plans, school policies, child protection and safeguarding information, curriculum plans and attendance and admissions registers. 4 to 6 February 2025

p.5

Inspection team

Lascelles Haughton, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

p.6

Inspection team

Jonathan Newby Ofsted Inspector 4 to 6 February 2025 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection team

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection team

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection team

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection team

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7