The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
7% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Bayan Mahmood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
January 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2015 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
March 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Inspection
Location
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroydon College
16 plus · 801m away
Park Hill Infant School
Primary · 942m away
Park Hill Junior School
Primary · 985m away
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Independent · 1.3km away
Educational Excellence and Wellbeing
Independent · 1.3km away
Cressey College
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Al-Khair School a selective school?
Yes. Al-Khair School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Al-Khair School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Khair School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Khair School take?
Al-Khair School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School is in Croydon, CR0 6BE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Khair School have a sixth form?
No, Al-Khair School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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