Madani Academy
Madani Academy is an independent school in Portsmouth for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 71 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Madani Academy is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Merefield House Nutfield Place Buckland Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 4JZ |
| Phone | 02392830764 |
| Reference Number | 140624 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 32.39%
Girls: 67.61% |
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 |
|---|
Madani Academy demonstrates a good overall effectiveness, characterized by a strong commitment to high-quality education grounded in Islamic values. The school has recently expanded to include a secondary phase for girls, allowing for an ambitious curriculum that supports the pursuit of academic qualifications including the English Baccalaureate. Teachers show strong subject knowledge and provide a welcoming and safe environment that fosters exceptional pupil behavior and motivation. Additionally, the school's focus on community engagement and personal development enhances the educational experience for all pupils.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to high-quality education underpinned by Islamic values.
- Outstanding pupil behavior and motivation.
- Welcoming and safe learning environment.
- Ambitious curriculum including a full range of subjects.
- Effective use of staff to support pupils with special educational needs.
- High levels of community engagement and charity work.
- Thriving culture of reading among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in matching reading materials to pupils' phonics knowledge.
- Underdeveloped monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum's impact.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Madani Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.8% 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 Madani Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Madani Academy is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Madani Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Madani Academy was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Madani Academy have?
Madani Academy has 71 pupils on roll.
What age range does Madani Academy cover?
Madani Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Madani Academy?
Madani Academy is at Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ.