Bahr Academy
School summary
Bahr Academy is a small independent girls' school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with a Sunni Deobandi religious character that shapes daily life. With around 30 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting in which teaching can be closely tailored to each girl. Led by headteacher Ms Zakiah Chowdhury, it admits pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The school suits families seeking a faith-centred education within a close-knit, all-girls environment.
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Teaching & academics
The school operates 11+ entry, marking age 11 as a key admission point for prospective families. Its small roll means class sizes are necessarily modest, allowing for individual attention.
Head · Ms Zakiah Chowdhury
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Sunni Deobandi
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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A very small, faith-based girls' school for families who value a tight-knit community grounded in Sunni Deobandi tradition.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.