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Croydon Private schools

Al-Khair School

109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BE

Al-Khair School is a private secondary-stage school in Croydon, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders Individual
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Individual
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 ?
All standards Met

Overview

Taqwa is the organising idea at Al-Khair School, where Qur'an memorisation, Arabic and Islamic studies sit beside secondary academic work. Respect, resilience and aspiration connect faith to conduct and learning, giving the boys' programme a defined moral as well as intellectual centre.

The 2025-26 curriculum overview names mathematics, English, science, history, physical education, computer science, citizenship, art and geography. Arabic and religious studies are marked "Coming Soon" while that overview is refreshed. The listed subjects therefore give a precise but incomplete view of the current timetable, and no fuller curriculum has been inferred.

Duke of Edinburgh activity, fencing, horse riding, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, table tennis, kickboxing and archery sit beyond the core day. Chess, reading and football clubs add quieter and team-based options, creating a mix of physical challenge, competition and individual interests around academic study.

Entry is assessment-led: Years 7 and 8 applicants sit one-hour English and mathematics papers; Years 9 and 10 add science and a 45-minute Arabic paper, followed by an interview attended by a parent or carer. Reports, a character reference and identity and address documents are required, while entry to Years 10 and 11 is generally unavailable. The Croydon route is boys-only, non-boarding, and runs from age 11 to 16 without a sixth form.

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
47.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.8 Attainment 8

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Croydon and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Al-Khair School, Croydon, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
35.8
Grade 5+ English and maths
47.2%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc entry
13.9%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Croydon and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Al-Khair School, Croydon, and England. 80 60 40 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Mrs Bayan Mahmood
Pupil roll
91 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London
Postcode
CR0 6BE
Area
Croydon

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Bayan Mahmood

School contact

School phone
02086628664

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02086628664
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£6,301.68/year (2025/26)
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Years 7-8 sit one-hour English and Mathematics papers. Years 9-10 also sit one-hour Science and 45-minute Arabic papers. An interview follows separately. No pass mark, weighting or standardisation method is given.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

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

Entrance route and assessment

Years 7-8 sit one-hour English and Mathematics papers. Years 9-10 also sit one-hour Science and 45-minute Arabic papers. An interview follows separately. No pass mark, weighting or standardisation method is given.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
3 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths

    Years 7-8 written entrance assessment

    Applicants for Years 7 and 8 sit English and Mathematics papers, each lasting one hour.

  2. Round 2

    English, Maths, Science, Other

    Years 9-10 written entrance assessment

    Applicants for Years 9 and 10 sit English, Mathematics and Science papers, each lasting one hour, plus a 45-minute Arabic paper.

  3. Round 3

    Interview

    Admissions interview

    Applicants and parents or carers attend an interview. Applicants bring a piece of work, a school report and a character reference; the interview considers strengths, interests, communication, creativity, general knowledge and logic.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Science and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Science

    Applicants for Years 9 and 10 sit English, Mathematics and Science papers, each lasting one hour, plus a 45-minute Arabic paper.

  • Interview

    Applicants and parents or carers attend an interview. Applicants bring a piece of work, a school report and a character reference; the interview considers strengths, interests, communication, creativity, general knowledge and logic.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Entrance test booking

    Selected after submitting the online application

    Recurring process window; no fixed test date is published.

  2. Application outcome

    As soon as reasonably possible after the entrance examination and interview

    Recurring process window; no fixed result or offer date is published.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
35.8 Attainment 8
GCSE results
50% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
47.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.01 EBacc APS

Inspection
View report
All standards Met

Latest inspection: 26 November 2024

Quality of education
2
Behaviour and attitudes
2
Personal development
2
Leadership and management
2

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-11-26. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Al-Khair School handle admissions?

Al-Khair School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Al-Khair School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Al-Khair School?

Entrance test booking: Selected after submitting the online application. Application outcome: As soon as reasonably possible after the entrance examination and interview

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Al-Khair School?

Al-Khair School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.