The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
4% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 31%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mr Mohammad Rahman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Merefield House, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Portsmouth Academy
Secondary · Very close
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Primary · 436m away
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 526m away
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 760m away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · 915m away
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Madani Academy a selective school?
Yes. Madani Academy 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 Madani Academy's Ofsted rating?
Madani Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Madani Academy?
Madani Academy currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Madani Academy take?
Madani Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Madani Academy?
Madani Academy is in Portsmouth, PO1 4JZ, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Madani Academy have a sixth form?
No, Madani Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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