Iqra Primary School

What Iqra Primary School does

Iqra Primary School (legal name: IQRA Primary School; also operating as Iqra VA Primary School) is a Voluntary Aided Islamic primary school located at 127 Park Hill, Clapham, London SW4 9PA, serving children from Nursery through Year 6 (ages approximately 3 to 11) on a 35-hour school week. The school delivers the English National Curriculum alongside specialist Islamic Studies (three lessons per week covering Aqidah, Fiqh and Tafsir), weekly Arabic language instruction, and a Logic & Reasoning philosophy programme run in partnership with the Institute of Education. Core pedagogical platforms include Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) phonics, the Singapore Maths approach, drama delivered weekly with Omnibus Theatre, and digital learning tools (Bug Club, Purple Mash, IXL, Google Classroom). 2025 Key Stage 2 outcomes were 100% at Expected Standard in Reading, Maths and SPAG, and 97% in Writing, materially above national averages.

The school's revenue model is overwhelmingly that of a UK state-funded Voluntary Aided primary: core operating income comes from UK Government/DfE per-pupil funding covering statutory education, with marginal ancillary income from optional paid after-school clubs (Jujitsu, Gymnastics, Football, Arts & Craft, Cookery, Multi Sports). Admissions are managed through the school's own admissions policy and the Lambeth local authority coordinated scheme, and go-to-market is community-led via the website, Citizens UK, parent word-of-mouth within the local Lambeth Muslim community, and recurring community events such as the Community Iftar and Mother & Daughter Eid Lunch. Parent communication runs through SchoolPing and ParentPay; logoed uniform items route through a designated third-party supplier (Wearabouts).

Governance rests with the school's governing body (including parent and community governors) under Headteacher Humaira Saleem; there is no disclosed parent company, no equity investors and no funding rounds. The school's recent strategic posture has been to consolidate academic reputation (PSQM GILT in June 2026, ongoing Ofsted 'outstanding', ministerial commendations) while pursuing community-led expansion, most visibly a publicly articulated vision to establish an Islamic secondary school in Lambeth during 2026.

Name

Iqra Primary School

Legal name

IQRA Primary School

Website

https://iqra.lambeth.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iqra Primary School is a UK state-funded Voluntary Aided Islamic primary school in Clapham, London, delivering the National Curriculum alongside Islamic Studies, Arabic and a Logic & Reasoning programme to pupils aged 3-11 from the Lambeth Muslim community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Islamic school education
• National curriculum teaching
• After school programs
• Early years foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. UK Government State Funding: As a voluntary aided primary school, Iqra receives core funding from the UK Government/DfE to deliver the national curriculum to pupils. This covers staffing, facilities and core educational delivery.
2. After School Club Fees: Parents pay fees for structured after school activities including Jujitsu, Gymnastics, Football, Arts & Craft, Cookery and Multi-Sports clubs. Sessions run 3.40pm-4.40pm on various weekdays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iqra VA Primary School delivers full-time primary education from Nursery through Year 6 (ages 3-11) for approximately 210 pupils at its Clapham, London campus. The school combines the English National Curriculum with specialist Islamic Studies, Arabic language instruction, British Values, and a Logic & Reasoning programme delivered in partnership with the Institute of Education. The school also offers paid after-school clubs covering Jujitsu, Gymnastics, Football, Arts & Craft, Cookery and Multi-Sports.

Product overview

Iqra VA Primary School offers a comprehensive primary education programme from Nursery through Year 6, combining the National Curriculum with Islamic Studies and Arabic language instruction. The school operates a 35-hour school week with a broad, balanced curriculum. Core educational programmes include Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) Phonics, Singapore Maths, and a Logic & Reasoning programme delivered in partnership with the Institute of Education. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities including drama (via Omnibus Theatre partnership), after-school clubs, and music. Digital learning is supported through Bug Club, Purple Mash, IXL, and Google Classroom. The school has achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) GILT award, the highest level of this accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Primary Education (Nursery to Year 6) Comprehensive primary education programme covering Nursery, Reception, and Years 1-6, following the English National Curriculum alongside Islamic Studies and Arabic language instruction. Operates a 35-hour school week across the school year for pupils aged 3-11. State-funded via UK Government/DfE.
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Hands-on, play-based early education for Nursery-aged children covering seven areas of learning including communication and language, physical development, personal/social development, English, Mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.
• Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) Phonics Programme Systematic synthetic phonics programme teaching children to read by identifying phonemes and graphemes, with daily lessons from Reception through Year 1 and beyond. Built on a 'keep up' rather than 'catch up' principle with daily interventions. Produced 87% Phonics Screening pass rate in 2025.
• Singapore Maths Programme Mathematical pedagogy using the concrete-pictorial-abstract progression to enhance number understanding, problem-solving, word problems and analytical skills. Contributed to 100% KS2 Maths Expected Standard and 86% Higher Standard in 2025.
• Logic & Reasoning Programme Philosophy-based curriculum delivered in partnership with the Institute of Education by practitioner Mr West, developing children's ability to discuss, debate, listen and argue their point of view. Covers ethics, knowledge, reality and value through the '4 Rs' approach.
• Islamic Studies Three lessons per week dedicated to Islamic Studies covering Aqidah (Creed), Fiqh (Jurisprudence), and Tafsir (Exegesis), preparing children for secondary education and developing positive citizenship.
• Arabic Studies Weekly dedicated Arabic language lessons to enhance understanding of The Quran and develop wider linguistic competence, complementing Geography and History learning.
• Drama Programme (Omnibus Theatre Partnership) Weekly drama sessions delivered in partnership with the multi-award-winning Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, teaching scriptwriting, movement practice, vocal skills, improvisation and devising. Includes termly performances, Ramadan performances, class assemblies and end of year productions.
• After School Clubs Range of paid subscription-based clubs including Jujitsu (Years 1-6, Monday/Tuesday), Gymnastics (Years 3-4, Friday), Football (Years 5-6, Wednesday), Arts & Craft (Years 3-4, Wednesday), Cookery (Years 5-6, Thursday), and Multi Sports (Years 1-2, Thursday). Sessions run 3.40pm-4.40pm on-site.
• Science Education Broad and balanced science curriculum enabling children to explore and understand the world, with focus on practical hands-on activities, scientific enquiry skills and outdoor learning. School achieved Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) GILT level, the highest UK science education accolade, in June 2026.
• Relationships, Social, Health & Citizenship Education (RSHCE) PSHE curriculum developing knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare students for active citizenship. Includes active school council with annual election process and lessons on emotions, relationships and personal development.
• Physical Education PE programme developing competence and confidence in a range of physical activities, including leadership, coaching and officiating roles. Curriculum document available for 2024-25.
• Music Programme Skills development in pitch, melody, rhythm and dynamics using a vocal coach with daf accompaniment. Pupils learn songs, recitations and create class compositions for performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of pupils achieved Expected Standard in Reading and Maths at KS2 (2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Citizens UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing membership in Citizens UK, the UK's largest people-powered alliance. School participates in community campaigns including anti-idling initiatives, road safety and cycle awareness weeks, and community assemblies. Year 5 pupils performed at South London Citizens Assembly in October 2025 at St George's Cathedral in front of nearly 1,000 attendees.
• Omnibus TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-award winning theatre in Clapham partners with Iqra weekly to deliver drama sessions. Children engage in scriptwriting, movement practice, vocal skills, improvisation and devising. Also supports termly performances including class assemblies, Ramadan performances and end of year productions.
• Institute of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partners with the Institute of Education to deliver dedicated Logic & Reasoning lessons facilitated by skilled practitioner Mr West. Programme develops critical thinking skills through philosophical discussions on ethics, knowledge, reality and value.
• Science MuseumminorOthersYear 4 visited the Science Museum as part of their Electricity topic. Museum visits support hands-on exhibits and reinforce classroom learning about science concepts.
• Gunnersbury Park MuseumminorOthersYear 4 trip to Gunnersbury Park museum as part of History/Geography curriculum enrichment.
• Chessington World of AdventureminorOthersAnnual whole school trip venue for educational enrichment activities.
• British MuseumminorOthersYear 3 visited the British Museum exploring Ancient Egypt artefacts including mummies, hieroglyphs and statues as part of history curriculum.
• St George's CathedralminorOthersYear 5 performed at South London Citizens Assembly held at St George's Catholic Cathedral in front of nearly 1,000 attendees.
• Houses of ParliamentminorOthersAnnual visit for School Councillors to learn about UK Parliament, democratic processes and British Values. Visit includes Chambers of both Houses, State Rooms in the House of Lords, Central Lobby, St Stephen's Hall and Westminster Hall.
• WearaboutsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated uniform supplier for logoed school items including jumper/cardigan with Iqra logo, book bag with Iqra logo and PE jogging bottoms. Located at 358 Norwood Road, London SE27 9AA.
• Mums for LungsminorOthersClean air campaign group running Clean Air Art Competition. School pupils invited to enter artwork for chance to win a scooter with designs displayed as lamppost banners across Lambeth and Southwark.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ark Schools: National multi-academy trust operating multiple primary schools across London and other regions. Comparable as a state-funded primary operator with an outcomes-driven model; differs in scale, secular governance and lack of faith-based curriculum.
• Harris Federation Primary Academies: Large multi-academy trust operating numerous London primary schools with a focus on academic outcomes. Comparable on state-funded primary education delivery, scale of pupil outcomes and standardised curriculum; differs as a non-faith secular MAT.
• United Schools Trust: Multi-academy trust operating primary schools in London with National Curriculum focus. Comparable on state-funded primary education delivery and outcome-driven pedagogy; not a faith-based operator.

Regional players

• Children's Garden Nursery / Co-educational day nurseries in Lambeth: Local Lambeth nursery providers feeding primary school rolls. Comparable on early-years (Nursery) provision and Lambeth geography; relevant as feeder-market peers for Iqra's Nursery intake.

Direct peers

• Lantern of Knowledge Islamic Schools: East London Islamic primary school combining mainstream national curriculum with Quranic and Arabic instruction. Direct peer on faith-state hybrid model and similar community-led admissions funnel.
• Al-Noor Primary School (London): London-based Islamic voluntary aided primary serving a Muslim community catchment with National Curriculum + Islamic Studies. Comparable to Iqra in pupil demographic, faith character and state-funding structure.
• Islamia Primary School (Islamia Schools Trust): London-based voluntary aided Islamic primary school serving a similar Muslim-community catchment with a combined National Curriculum + Islamic Studies + Arabic offering. Most directly comparable to Iqra in mission, governance type and pupil demographic.
• Al-Khair School: Voluntary aided Islamic primary (and secondary) school in London offering National Curriculum alongside Islamic and Arabic studies. Direct comparator on faith-based state model, curriculum design and community recruitment motion.
• Azhar Academy School: Islamic faith-based school in London delivering primary education with National Curriculum and Islamic Studies. Comparable to Iqra in faith identity, voluntary-aided funding model and emphasis on Arabic language provision.

Emerging players

• British Muslim Schools Trust / Al-Madani Schools Trust: Faith-based trust schools combining Islamic ethos with mainstream curriculum. Emerging peer to Iqra in the growing UK Muslim-faith state school segment, with comparable curriculum positioning and community-driven admissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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