Abrar Academy
Preston, Lancashire, North West · PR1 1NA
A small boarding school for boys in Preston, Abrar Academy educates around 73 pupils across an unusually wide age range from 11 to 21. Academic results sit above national benchmarks, yet its most recent ISI inspection painted a more troubling picture, with an overall judgement of unsatisfactory and compliance standards not met. Inspectors did, however, rate pupils' personal development as good. Families considering the school will need to weigh strong examination outcomes against those wider inspection concerns.
73
Pupils
unsatisfactory
ISI
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-21
- Pupils
- 73
- Location
- Preston, Lancashire, North West
- Telephone
- 01772 828732
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Huzayfa Wadee
Latest results
Attainment 8
50.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
63%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
On the headline measures, the academy performs well: an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 outpaces the national average of 46.9, and 63% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, comfortably ahead of the national figure of 47%. The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level, with popular subjects including Mathematics, English Language and Literature, History, Citizenship and Urdu. Only a small proportion of pupils, around 2.7%, are recorded as receiving SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 18
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.74%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- unsatisfactory
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 22 May 2025
The last word
Strong exam results that belie a small roll, but an unsatisfactory ISI verdict and unmet compliance standards mean prospective families should look closely before committing.
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Abrar Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Abrar Academy located?
Abrar Academy is located at 34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1NA.
What type of school is Abrar Academy?
Abrar Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Abrar Academy?
Abrar Academy has approximately 73 pupils on roll.
What is Abrar Academy's inspection rating?
Abrar Academy is inspected by the ISI and was judged "unsatisfactory" at its inspection on 22 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.