Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
100%
Capacity
627
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is a state-funded Muslim primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 627 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places).
the school is led by headteacher Mineza Maher, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 296th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 26 in Slough.
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 235 applications for 89 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 155 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | Fernside, Wexham Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 5FF |
| Headteacher | Mineza Maher |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 627 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 627 / 630 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
296th of 13,686
Nationally
37th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
235
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
155 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fernside, Wexham Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 5FF
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