Al-Khair School

Al-Khair School has demonstrated overall good performance, maintaining its effectiveness since its previous inspection. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to excel in both academic and faith-based studies. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive, fostering a culture of tolerance and respect. The school has successfully addressed prior weaknesses in its management, ensuring that it consistently meets the independent school standards, thus demonstrating improvement and a commitment to high aspirations for all students. Despite these strengths, there are areas for development, particularly in teaching consistency. Some instances occur where information is not presented clearly, leading to misconceptions among pupils. The school recognizes the need to enhance its pedagogical practices to help students build their knowledge more effectively over time. Overall, Al-Khair School is well-positioned to continue its progress with focused improvements in teaching methodologies.

Strengths

• Strong community feeling where staff know pupils well.
• Wide subject offer enabling good academic achievement.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behavior.
• Effective support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) pupils.
• Strong focus on personal development and healthy relationships.
• Positive attitudes to learning with rare disruption.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent presentation of information leading to misconceptions.
• Need for better alignment in teaching methodologies.

In 2025–26, 12.1% of pupils at Al-Khair School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.1% 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-Khair School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Al-Khair School is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Al-Khair School last inspected by Ofsted?

Al-Khair School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Al-Khair School have?

Al-Khair School has 91 pupils on roll.

What age range does Al-Khair School cover?

Al-Khair School for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are Al-Khair School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 56.1, and 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Al-Khair School?

Al-Khair School is at 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE.