The Qur'an curriculum is designed to develop capable Qur'an reciters who have a good grasp of the basic rules of recitation.
"[This is] a blessed book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded."
The Noble Qur’an [38: 29]
We aim to help students memorise sections of the Qur'an, which they'll need in their daily lives, while enabling them to build a strong connection with the book of Allah by studying its meanings.
The units of work are designed to ensure students learn the basic rules of recitation and are able to apply them. By the end of their studies, we aspire for students to have developed a close and strong bond with the Qur'an, which will lead them to ongoing personal study in the next stage of their lives after school.
Monitoring and recording student progress is carried out regularly for informal assessment. The class teacher uses this information to plan future lessons.
Qur'an is a non-examination subject. You can see our school performance figures for 2024 GCSE exams here.
In Years 7 and 8, our goal is to help students improve their fluency in reciting the Qur'an and develop their understanding of the rules of reading. Part of the curriculum also includes memorising portions of the Qur'an.
At Key Stage 4, students are encouraged to deepen their connection with the Qur’an, with a view to enhancing their Islamic knowledge and enriching their faith. They continue to study the Qur'an and its recitation while memorising it and learning its meanings. At KS4 we also study the basics of Salah.
We provide a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for learning enrichment. These include:
Qur'an Club (Tuesday - Friday | 7:40-8:30)
Known as the 'Qur'an Academy', these morning classes focus on improving Qur'an memorisation. They take place before students begin their school day and are designed for students who want to make further progress with their memorisation and have more time with the teacher.
During these support sessions, students have the opportunity to revise and practice their recitation by reading to the teacher, in an effort to maintain what they have memorised to date.
