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Bahr Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 72 Sceptre Street
 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
 Tyne and Wear NE4 6PR
Telephone: 0191 273 1907

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Muslim
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2010

Staff and Pupils

Head: Ms Sadia Akhtar (since April 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Zakiah Chowdhury
Number of pupils: 29
Sex: Girls
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 44.5%
Local child deprivation rate: 22.6% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 44.3%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Electoral Ward: Elswick
School Number: 3916040

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 8th July 2025 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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