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Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF, Brent
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
115
Capacity
210
Ages
8–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a small student body of 115, the school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.5, indicating room for improvement in overall academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 55%, while 30% reach grade 5 or above, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing strong academic outcomes. Limited published data on progress and Ofsted ratings makes it challenging to assess the school's overall effectiveness comprehensively.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.53969, -0.20945 · NW6 6PF
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN147025
School typeOther independent school
Websitealzahra.asazs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Al-Zahra School rated by Ofsted?
Al-Zahra School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Al-Zahra School a good school?
Al-Zahra School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Al-Zahra School in GCSEs?
Al-Zahra School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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