The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021). Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.5
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 55%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Mr Seyed Alireza Khoei
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ark Brunel Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
Special school · 1.7km away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.8km away
Barlby Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's CofE School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Al-Zahra School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Zahra School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Zahra School take?
Al-Zahra School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School is in NW6 6PF, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Zahra School have a sixth form?
No, Al-Zahra School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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