Inside our school

Nine subjects, brought to life through hands-on Montessori learning, with Islamic values integrated throughout, in shaa Allah.

Short Lessons

30 minutes per lesson for Reception to Year 4, 40 minutes for Year 5 & 6, with the right balance of breaks.

Montessori-Led Learning

Child-centred, hands-on and purposeful, following the pace of every child.

Max 16 Children Per Class

Personal attention and stronger outcomes, in every lesson.

Islamic Ethos · Hands-On · Montessori-Inspired · Interactive

Our Curriculum

Tap any subject to see how Islamic knowledge is built into it.

A day at Sakeenah

A structured, hands-on morning from 9:30am to 1:50pm (UK time), Monday to Thursday, balanced with short breaks, movement and a gentle Islamic reminder to open each day.

Reception to Year 4
  • 09:30–09:45Islamic Reminder & Body Warm-Up
  • 09:45–10:15Lesson 1
  • 10:15–10:25Short Break
  • 10:25–10:55Lesson 2
  • 10:55–11:05Short Break
  • 11:05–11:35Lesson 3
  • 11:35–11:55Long Break (20 mins)
  • 11:55–12:25Lesson 4
  • 12:25–12:35Short Break
  • 12:35–13:30Lesson 5

Sakeenah Montessori Academy

Years 5 & 6
  • 09:30–09:45Islamic Reminder & Body Warm-Up
  • 09:45–10:25Lesson 1
  • 10:25–10:30Break
  • 10:30–11:10Lesson 2
  • 11:10–11:15Break
  • 11:15–11:55Lesson 3
  • 11:55–12:15Long Break (20 mins)
  • 12:15–12:55Lesson 4
  • 12:55–13:00Break
  • 13:00–13:50Lesson 5

Sakeenah Montessori Academy

Class sizes & enrichment

Core lessons are taught by subject in small groups; enrichment happens in mixed-year sessions that build independence and confidence, in shaa Allah.

Core subject classes

Arabic4 times a week
Maths4 times a week
English4 times a week
Science3 times a week
Islamic Studiesonce a week

Maximum 16 students

per class, so every child is seen, heard and supported.

Independent enrichment sessions

Cooking Club
Arts & Crafts
French Club
Show & Tell

Held once a week, taught in mixed-year groups, one teacher per session:

Reception–Year 3Years 4–6

Why this approach works

These enrichment sessions are designed to encourage children to work independently, follow instructions, manage their own learning and build confidence without relying on constant teacher direction. The teacher provides guidance, supervision and support where needed while allowing pupils to take ownership of their work. This approach also makes it possible to offer a wider range of enrichment activities without increasing screen time or requiring children to move between multiple online classes.

Parent Platform

One dashboard for timetables, project submissions, teacher feedback recordings and more, everything in one place.

Student of the Week

Every Thursday we recognise students for character and effort. It's announced in assembly and shared with families.

Monthly Competitions

Science fairs, art showcases, Quran recitations and creative challenges keep learning alive with friendly, joyful ambition.

only£88per month