Al-Mizan School
Al-Mizan School is an independent school in Tower Hamlets for pupils aged 7 to 11. It has 106 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Al-Mizan School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 46 Whitechapel Road London E1 1JX |
| Reference Number | 133646 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.15%
Girls: 35.85% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Al-Mizan School has been recognized for its overall effectiveness, which has been rated as good. The school successfully integrates academic learning with personal development, fostering an environment where students excel in both areas. Notably, pupils demonstrate outstanding behaviour and have a strong understanding of respectful conduct, largely attributed to the school’s broad-minded ethos. While the curriculum effectively supports students' learning in fundamental subjects like English and mathematics, there remain areas for growth, particularly in foundation subjects like history and geography where some teaching lacks the necessary depth.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Monitoring inspection |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong emphasis on personal development and broad-minded ethos
- Effective integration of academic and personal achievements
- Robust support for pupils with additional needs
- Positive and encouraging school environment
- Effective curriculum planning in English and mathematics
- Strong emphasis on promoting respect, tolerance, and responsibility
- Regular checks on pupils' understanding to fill knowledge gaps
- High levels of pupil attendance and effective management of absences
- Active engagement in charity and community activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expertise in teaching foundation subjects like history and geography
- Pupils struggle to connect facts to complex ideas in some subjects
- Some misconceptions are not corrected during teaching
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Al-Mizan School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Al-Mizan School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Al-Mizan School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Al-Mizan School last inspected by Ofsted?
Al-Mizan School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Al-Mizan School have?
Al-Mizan School has 106 pupils on roll.
What age range does Al-Mizan School cover?
Al-Mizan School for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Al-Mizan School?
Al-Mizan School is at 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX.