Azhar Academy Girls School
Azhar Academy Girls School is an independent school in Newham for pupils aged 3 to 16. It has 585 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Azhar Academy Girls School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 31.4, and 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Block F Tennyson Road Forest Gate Stratford London E15 4DR |
| Phone | 02085555959 |
| Reference Number | 134417 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 585 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 14.53%
Girls: 85.47% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Azhar Academy Girls is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding ratings across all inspected areas, including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and management. This is the school’s first inspection since relocating to its new premises, and the findings reflect its commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience. The school fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to assist one another and engage positively with the community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Monitoring inspection |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education with a well-structured curriculum.
- Exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community support.
- Highly supportive environment for pupils who speak English as an additional language.
- Robust training provided for teaching staff to enhance subject expertise.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 31.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 2.6% of pupils at Azhar Academy Girls School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.2% 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 Azhar Academy Girls School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Azhar Academy Girls School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Azhar Academy Girls School last inspected by Ofsted?
Azhar Academy Girls School was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does Azhar Academy Girls School have?
Azhar Academy Girls School has 585 pupils on roll.
What age range does Azhar Academy Girls School cover?
Azhar Academy Girls School for pupils aged 3 to 16.
What are Azhar Academy Girls School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 31.4, and 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Azhar Academy Girls School?
Azhar Academy Girls School is at Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford, London, E15 4DR.