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School profile
Verified 14 August 2026
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Slough, Slough, 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
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
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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
Overview
Small year groups and an explicitly Islamic programme give Al-Madani Independent Grammar School a clear identity. The Abu Haneefa Trust opened the school in 2018, and it now serves boys from 11 to 16 in five year groups, with a maximum of 24 pupils in each. Academic study is joined to character and spiritual development within a deliberately close setting.
Key Stage 3 combines English language and literature, mathematics, science, history, geography, computer science, Arabic, Islamiyat, religious studies, art, physical education, karate, PSHE and Quran. The GCSE route concentrates on English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, history and religious studies, with Arabic and Islamiyat continuing alongside those subjects.
The small scale shapes more than class size. Friendships, academic progress, sporting activity and personal development sit within the same five-year structure, while karate, physical education and Quran have a visible place alongside the academic timetable. Faith, study and daily relationships are closely connected rather than treated as separate strands.
Entry is selective and managed by the school. Year 6 applicants take English, mathematics and basic Islamiyat papers, with a 70% pass mark leading to an interview with senior staff. The 2025-26 admissions cycle set out applications, examination, interview, offers and transition, and the fee for that cycle was £6,000 including VAT.
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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 58.8 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Slough and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 58.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 92.3%
- EBacc APS
- 4.93
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Slough 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
- Boys only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Nyron Gonzales
- Pupil roll
- 94 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire
- Postcode
- SL1 6FE
- Area
- Slough
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Nyron Gonzales
School contact
- School phone
- 01753202203
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01753202203
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £6,000/year including VAT (2025/26)
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- English, Mathematics and Islamiyat assessments are followed by an interview only for applicants who pass the written route. No weighting or standardisation method is available. Year 6 material is mainly Key Stage 2 with some Key Stage 3 stretch questions; in-year material is Key Stage 3.
- 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
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
English, Mathematics and Islamiyat assessments are followed by an interview only for applicants who pass the written route. No weighting or standardisation method is available. Year 6 material is mainly Key Stage 2 with some Key Stage 3 stretch questions; in-year material is Key Stage 3.
- Assessment route
- Individual
- Papers and stages
- 3 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
English, Maths, Writing task
English and Mathematics entrance papers
Year 6 applicants are assessed mainly on Key Stage 2 material, with some Key Stage 3 stretch questions; in-year applicants in Years 7-9 are assessed on Key Stage 3 material. English takes about two hours and covers writing task, reading comprehension, spelling and grammar. Mathematics takes about two hours and includes calculator and non-calculator papers.
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Round 2
Other
Islamiyat assessment
A basic Islamiyat assessment is listed at about 30 minutes. Its timing can vary because it may be held at the second stage.
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Round 3
Interview
Panel interview after the written assessment
Only applicants who achieve the required aggregate mark in the examinations progress to an interview with the Head and another senior leader.
Published assessment components
English, Maths, Writing task and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Writing task
Year 6 applicants are assessed mainly on Key Stage 2 material, with some Key Stage 3 stretch questions; in-year applicants in Years 7-9 are assessed on Key Stage 3 material. English takes about two hours and covers writing task, reading comprehension, spelling and grammar. Mathematics takes about two hours and includes calculator and non-calculator papers.
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Interview
Only applicants who achieve the required aggregate mark in the examinations progress to an interview with the Head and another senior leader.
Application
Application
Key dates
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Application form
Usually available in September (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed the form in September.
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Open evenings
Usually held in October and November (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle dates are not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed two open evenings.
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Application closing window
Usually in early December (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed an early-December closing date.
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Entrance exam
Usually in late December (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed a late-December exam.
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Exam results
Usually in late January (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed late-January results.
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Panel interviews
Usually in February (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed February interviews.
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Offers of places
Usually in late February (recurring annual window)
The exact next-cycle date is not published; the 2025/26 calendar listed late-February offers.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 58.8 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 ?
- 4.93 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 14 November 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-11-14. 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-Madani Independent Grammar School handle admissions?
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Al-Madani Independent Grammar 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-Madani Independent Grammar School?
Application form: Usually available in September (recurring annual window). Open evenings: Usually held in October and November (recurring annual window). Application closing window: Usually in early December (recurring annual window). Entrance exam: Usually in late December (recurring annual window). Exam results: Usually in late January (recurring annual window). Panel interviews: Usually in February (recurring annual window). Offers of places: Usually in late February (recurring annual window)
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Al-Madani Independent Grammar School?
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 14 November 2023.