127 Park Hill, Clapham Park, London SW4 9PA
10 reasons to choose Iqra Primary School
Main point of differentiation
Iqra Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in Balham & Streatham, also ranking in the top 1-2% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It has one of the best academic progress records among local primary schools. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
Iqra Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Muslim voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. It is one of the 5 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Lambeth LEA.
Average class size
Iqra Primary School has one class per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Iqra Primary School ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 2% of schools.
The Iqra Primary School curriculum
School follows an Islamic faith curriculum based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, logic and reasoning, Arabic. The school’s championing of science was recognised with a Primary Science Quality Mark GILT Award in the recent past. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for Islamic Studies, music and sport.
Sport at Iqra Primary School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Iqra Primary School
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT and dance are integrated into other subjects. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, and can be longer with after school clubs.
Find another school near Iqra Primary School
The White House Preparatory School, Balham (0.7 miles); Eaton House The Manor, Boys’ School (1 mile); Streatham and Clapham Prep School (1 mile).
Corpus Christi Catholic School, Brixton (0.4 miles); Sudbourne Primary School (0.5 miles); Henry Cavendish Primary School (0.9 miles).
Emanuel School (2.5 miles); Streatham and Clapham High School (2.6 miles).
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School (1.1 miles); Platanos College (1.6 miles); Chestnut Grove School (1.9 miles).