Brondesbury College Explained

Brondesbury College for Boys
Coordinates:51.5424°N -0.2127°W
Motto:Skills for Life
Established:1996[1]
Type:Independent Secondary
Religious Affiliation:Sunni Islam
Head Label:Head Master
Head:Amzad Ali
Founder:Yusuf Islam
Address:8 Brondesbury Park
City:Brent
County:London
Country:England
Postcode:NW6 7BT
Ofsted:yes
Urn:131059
Enrolment:125
Gender:Boys
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16

Brondesbury College for Boys (BCB) is a selective[2] independent school for boys situated in Brent, London, England. It was founded by Yusuf Islam in 1996, as part of the Waqf Al-Birr Educational Trust,[3] to provide an education institution for young Muslim students in the United Kingdom. Brondesbury College performs well in Brent and also nationally with an 83% 5+ A*–C pass rate in GCSE in 2014.[4] BCB's current head master is Amzad Ali, who succeeded Salahuddin Clifton.

A 2012 Ofsted inspection awarded Brondesbury College as 'Good' in all inspected aspects. The inspection stated that "The English curriculum is a particular strength of the school but the focus of Quranic lessons is not always clear." Brondesbury College caters to years 7 to 11, and primary school education is provided for at the government-funded Islamia Primary School.[5]

The 2018 Ofsted inspection described Brondesbury College as "Outstanding" in all aspects, and that "Leaders and trustees are highly ambitious for pupils and are determined that the school continues to improve. The students learn amazing values at this school. They ensure that all of the independent school standards are met".

Notes and References

  1. see BCB Ofsted School Report
  2. http://www.brondesburycollege.co.uk/pages/application-process The application process requires an entrance exam
  3. http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=131059 Department of Education
  4. http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/li/secondary_schools.detail.131059/ Harrow Times Performance figures for BCB
  5. News: 'Creating a British Muslim culture' for kids. . https://web.archive.org/web/20140519041621/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/11729800/ns/world_news-islam_in_europe/t/creating-british-muslim-culture-kids/#.U3la4vldUaw . dead . 19 May 2014 . 3 October 2006 . . Jennifer . Carlile . 10 Aug 2015.