Al Hikmah Boys School

Overview: Al Hikmah Boys School is a good school where pupils become good Muslims and learn readiness for life in modern Britain. They develop a strong understanding of cultures different to their own and demonstrate leaders' high expectations.

Strengths:

• Pupils become good Muslims and learn readiness for life in modern Britain.
• Boys develop a strong understanding of cultures different to their own.
• Pupils understand and demonstrate leaders' high expectations.
• Boys conduct themselves in lessons and around the school with maturity.
• The curriculum for personal, social and health education (PSHE) is exceptional and highly effective.

Areas to improve:

• Leaders do not have sufficient knowledge of how to precisely support pupils with SEND, meaning that in a few cases, pupils' needs are not identified quickly and accurately.
• Leaders do not check on the quality of aspects of the school's provision rigorously enough, meaning that some weaker aspects of the school's provision are not identified and addressed as quickly as they should be.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school being a calm and safe place, staff being well-trained, and leaders taking their safeguarding responsibilities seriously.