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Gloucestershire Private schools
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Sinope Street, Gloucester, GL1 4AW
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Girls Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
Al-Ashraf opened in Gloucester in 1994 with two classes and 36 pupils, then known as Gloucestershire Islamic Secondary School for Girls. Its small beginnings still help explain the present model: a non-selective girls' school for Years 7 to 11 where National Curriculum subjects share time with sustained Islamic studies and class-based teaching.
Key Stage 3 includes mathematics, English, science, geography, history, computer science, religious education, citizenship, art, food technology, physical education and Urdu. GCSE study retains the core subjects and adds options such as history, business studies, religious education and Urdu. Islamiat covers Aqaa'id, fiqh, hadith, Islamic history, Quran and tafseer, with feedback, unit assessments and end-of-year examinations setting the main assessment rhythm.
PSHE, citizenship and relationships education, careers guidance, themed assemblies and local visits support personal development. Eco Club projects, community volunteering and Science Week STEM workshops add activity beyond lessons. The prospectus, admissions policy, application form and fees are provided directly by the school for the intended year of entry.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 92.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 54.9 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Gloucestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 54.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 92.3%
- EBacc APS
- 4.99
- EBacc entry
- 53.8%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Gloucestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Abdullah Patel
- Pupil roll
- 76 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Sinope Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL1 4AW
- Area
- Gloucestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Abdullah Patel
School contact
- School phone
- 01452300465
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Head teacher
- Admissions contact
- Mufti Abdullah Patel
- Admissions email
- apatel@al-ashraf.gloucs.sch.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01452 300465
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Annual day tuition including VAT, Years 7-11, 2025/26.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Al-Ashraf is non-selective and has no universal entrance examination. Pupils needing EAL support receive an individual English-language assessment after joining to plan teaching and support; it is not used to rank applicants.
- Admissions note
- Year 7 applications open on or after the announced open evening, with up to 22 places available. Submit the school form with a birth certificate copy and the £75 registration fee. This is a non-selective route, and no separate oversubscription priority order is available.
Year 7 applications open on or after the announced open evening, with up to 22 places available. Submit the school form with a birth certificate copy and the £75 registration fee. This is a non-selective route, and no separate oversubscription priority order is available.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Al-Ashraf is non-selective and has no universal entrance examination. Pupils needing EAL support receive an individual English-language assessment after joining to plan teaching and support; it is not used to rank applicants.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Applications open
On or after the school Open Evening
The Open Evening date has not yet been announced online.
How to apply
- 1
Wait for applications to open
Year 7 applications are accepted on or after the open evening announced on the school website.
Check admissions - 2
Submit the admission form
Complete the school form and submit it with a copy of the pupil's birth certificate and the £75 registration fee.
Open the admission form - 3
Confirm the place and school terms
Admission depends on an available place and acceptance of the school's rules, Islamic ethos and fee arrangements.
Read the admission policy
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 54.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 92.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 92.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.99 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 23 April 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 3
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-04-23. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls handle admissions?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls?
1. Wait for applications to open: Year 7 applications are accepted on or after the open evening announced on the school website. 2. Submit the admission form: Complete the school form and submit it with a copy of the pupil's birth certificate and the £75 registration fee. 3. Confirm the place and school terms: Admission depends on an available place and acceptance of the school's rules, Islamic ethos and fee arrangements.
When are the key dates for Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls?
Applications open: On or after the school Open Evening
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 23 April 2024.