Bolton Islamic Girls School

Overview

Pupils thrive in a "welcoming and friendly environment" where they feel cared for and maintain strong relationships with staff. The school is "ambitious for its pupils," delivering a broad curriculum that helps them achieve well and prepare for future education or employment. Leaders ensure high standards are met, with staff feeling valued and supported in their roles.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and "high aspirations," striving to embody the school’s motto to "believe, achieve and succeed."
• The curriculum "identifies the essential knowledge and vocabulary" logically, allowing staff to swiftly identify and address gaps in pupils’ understanding.
• Reading is a high priority, with effective support for pupils speaking English as an additional language and older pupils acting as "reading mentors."
• Personal development is strong, with a comprehensive PSHE and RSE curriculum that teaches pupils to "understand and appreciate different faiths, religions, and beliefs."
• Staff benefit from "training and support," and the proprietor ensures premises are "well-maintained" and compliant with equality standards.

Areas to improve

• For some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff do not effectively adapt curriculum delivery, meaning these pupils "do not achieve as well as they could." The school must ensure staff receive appropriate support and training to meet these individual needs.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."