The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-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
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Headteacher Abbas Aziz
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Road, 2 (Annex Building), Barking, Essex, IG11 8PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthbury Primary School
Primary · 354m away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 855m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gascoigne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greatfields School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Northstar New School
Independent · 1.4km away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Al Madina School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Al Madina School for Girls 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 Madina School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Al Madina School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al Madina School for Girls?
Al Madina School for Girls currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al Madina School for Girls take?
Al Madina School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al Madina School for Girls?
Al Madina School for Girls is in Barking, IG11 8PY, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al Madina School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Al Madina School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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