The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
5% 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
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 97%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Bayan Mahmood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
109-117 Cherry Orchard, Surrey, CR0 6BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroydon College
16 plus · 796m away
Park Hill Infant School
Primary · 933m away
Park Hill Junior School
Primary · 976m 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
What is Al-Khair Secondary Girls's Ofsted rating?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Khair Secondary Girls?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Khair Secondary Girls take?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al-Khair Secondary Girls?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is in CR0 6BE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Khair Secondary Girls have a sixth form?
No, Al-Khair Secondary Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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