This school does not place sufficient focus on preparing pupils for life in modern Britain. The school does not plan for important teaching about relationships, British values and equality sufficiently well to ensure that pupils learn at an age-appropriate level. At the time of the inspection, the proprietor body did not have a system in place to ensure that the independent school standards are met consistently. The school is proud of its Islamic faith teaching and ethos. The proprietor and school leaders have high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. However, the school’s practice of segregating staff according to gender limits information sharing about pupils’ learning. This is preventing the development of a cohesive, progressive curriculum. The school’s curriculum is poorly planned in all subjects. It does not enable pupils to build on prior learning. Pupils are polite and well mannered. In lessons, staff do not tolerate low-level disruptive behaviour, such as shouting out. Pupils follow instructions well. However, on occasions, they do not demonstrate self-motivation for learning. At playtimes, boys’ behaviour is often boisterous. Boys dominate the limited space available in the playground. Pupils who shared their views report that they are happy at school. However, during the inspection, some pupils were apprehensive about voicing concerns. Pupils were uncomfortable discussing any behaviour incidents that happen in the school. Pupils say that bullying does not happen here. At the time of the inspection, the school had no records of behaviour incidents or any sanctions imposed in line with the behaviour policy.