BAHR ACADEMY

What BAHR ACADEMY does

Bahr Academy is a UK registered charity (no. 1142430) and Islamic educational institution founded in 2007 and headquartered at 72 Sceptre Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. It operates the first Muslim school and Darul Uloom (Islamic seminary) in the North East of England, serving students seeking a combination of British National Curriculum secondary education and classical Islamic scholarship. Its core programmes include a secondary school offering KS3 subjects and GCSE qualifications at KS4, a 7-Year Alimiyyah Programme (the flagship offering, priced at £4,800/year, covering Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, classical Arabic, and the six major hadith collections), a 6-Year Alimiyyah compressed alternative, and a 2-Year Abridged Course covering foundational Islamic jurisprudence modules delivered in English. The institution is led by Founder and Principal Mufti Muhammad Abdulmuheet (BA Hons in Hadith & Islamic Sciences, two-year Iftaa qualification), supported by a Headteacher, Islamic Faculty Head, Head of School Curriculum, and Head of Administration, alongside a Trustees Body.

Bahr Academy generates revenue through a hybrid model combining recurring tuition fees (subscription-style, billed annually) and charitable donations. Tuition is publicly disclosed only for the Alimiyyah programme (£4,800/year); secondary school fees are not publicly listed and must be obtained from the school office. The donation stream includes direct bank transfers (Lloyds Bank), card payments processed via the Givebrite platform (with GiftAid eligibility for UK taxpayers), and in-person contributions, all supporting ongoing facility redevelopment. The school operates from the historic Grade II listed Benwell Towers (formerly The Mitre) building, acquired in 2007, with Phase 1 construction completed to expand student capacity from 35 to 100 students at an estimated total project cost of £3 million. The organisation has no technology products, no digital platform, no app, and no proprietary software; all educational services are delivered in-person at the single Newcastle campus. Geographic reach is regional (North East England), and marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), the academy website, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals within the local Muslim community.

Name

BAHR ACADEMY

Legal name

Bahr Academy

Website

https://bahracademy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bahr Academy is a UK registered charity and Islamic educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne, founded in 2007 as the first Muslim school and Darul Uloom in the North East of England. It delivers integrated British National Curriculum secondary education alongside 2-, 6-, and 7-year Alimiyyah Islamic scholarship programmes to students across the North East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Secondary school education
• Alimiyyah programme
• Religious secondary school
• Islamic seminary training

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for the Alimiyyah Programme at £4,800 per year. Secondary school fees are charged separately but amounts not publicly disclosed.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Registered charity (no. 1142430) accepts donations from the public to support facility redevelopment, Qardh repayment, and general operations. Accepts bank transfers and card donations with GiftAid option.
3. Donation Platform Processing: Online donations processed through Givebrite platform, which charges transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bahr Academy is a registered charity operating a faith-based school in Newcastle upon Tyne that delivers secondary education (KS3 and KS4 with National Curriculum subjects and Islamic Studies) and undergraduate-level Islamic scholarship programmes (7-year, 6-year, and 2-year abridged Alimiyyah courses) covering Shari'ah, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, classical Arabic, and related disciplines. Programmes are delivered full-time on a single physical campus, with annual tuition fees and charitable donations funding operations and facility redevelopment.

Product overview

BAHR ACADEMY is an Islamic educational institution offering a portfolio of religious and secular programmes. The core educational products include the 7 Year Alimiyyah Programme (primary flagship offering covering Islamic Law and Theology at undergraduate level), the 6 Year Alimiyyah Programme (compressed alternative), and the 2 Year Abridged Course covering Islamic Jurisprudence modules. The institution also operates a Secondary School delivering National Curriculum subjects at KS3 and KS4 alongside Islamic Studies. The programmes are designed to develop spiritual, intellectual, and leadership capabilities, preparing students as future scholars, Imams, and community leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7 Year Alimiyyah Programme Undergraduate-level programme in Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Theology providing an intensive seven-year study of Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, classical Arabic, history, leadership, politics, and philosophy. Designed for students preparing for careers as Imams, Ulama, and community leaders. Annual tuition of £4,800.
• 6 Year Alimiyyah Programme Undergraduate-level programme in Islamic Law and Theology, offered as a compressed alternative to the seven-year Alimiyyah programme for students preparing for religious scholarship and leadership roles.
• 2 Year Abridged Course A comprehensive set of modules in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) including Tajweed, Qur'anic commentary, Ahaadith, everyday Masaa'il, Aqaa'id, and basic Arabic, delivered in English medium. Designed for students seeking Islamic foundational education in a shorter timeframe.
• Secondary School (KS3 & KS4) Secondary school education for students ages 11-16 combining the British National Curriculum (KS3 and KS4) with Islamic Studies. KS3 covers English, Mathematics, Science, PE, History, PSHE/Citizenship, RE, ICT, Urdu Language, Arabic Language, Art, and Music. KS4 covers GCSE qualifications including English Language, English Literature, Science Chemistry, Science Biology, History, and Citizenship. Supplemented with daily Islamic Studies lessons covering Aqaa'id, Fiqh, Seerah, and Aadaab. Ofsted-recognised for areas of good practice; offers 8 GCSEs per student.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 student capacity achieved through Phase 1 expansion (up from 35)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Madrasatul Islah (Leicester): A Leicester-based Islamic seminary offering Alimiyyah programmes and Hifz. Comparable to Bahr Academy in traditional Islamic higher-education scope and target audience.
• Ilford Darul Uloom: A London-area Darul Uloom providing Alimiyyah and Hifz programmes for UK Muslim students. Comparable to Bahr Academy in seminary-style curriculum and classical Arabic instruction.
• Ebrahim Academy (Leicester): Leicester-based Islamic educational institution offering Alimiyyah programmes and integrated curriculum delivery. Comparable to Bahr Academy in religious-scholarly focus, programme duration, and target student demographic.
• Jamia Islamia Birmingham: A Birmingham-based Islamic seminary offering Alimiyyah and Hifz programmes, comparable to Bahr Academy in faith-based higher-education scope, target audience, and traditional seminary delivery model.
• Al-Azhar Academy (London): London-based Islamic school combining National Curriculum secondary education with traditional Islamic studies, closely mirroring Bahr Academy's integrated secondary-plus-Alimiyyah model.
• Darul Uloom London: The UK's most established Darul Uloom, offering multi-year Alimiyyah programmes in Islamic Law and Theology. Directly comparable to Bahr Academy's flagship 7-year Alimiyyah programme in curriculum, delivery model, and target student.
• Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education: A UK-based higher-education institution offering Islamic studies programmes with degree-validated pathways. Comparable to Bahr Academy's Alimiyyah programme in theological-curriculum depth and undergraduate-level Islamic studies focus.
• Markazul Uloom (London): A London-based Islamic educational institute offering Alimiyyah and complementary courses. Comparable to Bahr Academy in faith-based higher education and classical seminary-style delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Eton College: One of the UK's most prominent independent schools, offering secondary education with significant heritage and reputation. Comparable to Bahr Academy as a UK private/independent educational institution combining tradition, premium positioning, and a historic campus, although operating at vastly larger scale and a secular model.
• City of London School: A leading London-based independent secondary school delivering the National Curriculum and GCSEs at high standards. Comparable to Bahr Academy's secondary-school arm in curriculum framework and selective-school positioning, although secular.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Bahr_Academy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG8Zdj63sq-McoTr9YdqkSw
• Facebookfacebook.com/BahrAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/bahracademyofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bahr-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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