Question 1

How many Muslim schools are in England?

Accepted Answer

There are approximately 80 Muslim schools in England, including both state-funded and independent schools. Around 60 are primary schools and 18 are secondary. They are concentrated in cities with larger Muslim communities, including Birmingham, London, Manchester, Bradford, and Leicester.

Question 2

Are Muslim schools free?

Accepted Answer

State-funded Muslim schools (voluntary aided schools and academies) are free to attend. A number of Muslim schools are independent and charge fees. The number of state-funded Muslim free schools has grown in recent years.

Question 3

What do Muslim schools teach?

Accepted Answer

State-funded Muslim schools follow the National Curriculum alongside Islamic studies, which typically includes Quranic recitation, Arabic language, and Islamic history. Independent Muslim schools must meet independent school standards but have more flexibility in their curriculum.

Question 4

Do Muslim schools accept non-Muslim children?

Accepted Answer

Admissions policies vary. State-funded Muslim schools must follow the Admissions Code and cannot discriminate unlawfully, though they may give priority to Muslim families when oversubscribed. Independent schools set their own policies. Check each school's admissions criteria directly.

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