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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Hafs Academy is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 7-16.
Private school Boys Ages 7-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-16
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Hafs Academy
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-16
- 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.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Read and Rise gives Hafs Academy a clear educational through-line: knowledge, conduct and character are treated as connected parts of life for boys aged 7 to 16. The day-school model has no sixth form or boarding, and the latest standard inspection in September 2025 resulted in an overall Requires Improvement judgement, with that outcome recorded in November 2025.
The curriculum combines National Curriculum study with a distinct Islamic Studies programme. English language and literature, mathematics, computer science, science, history, geography, Arabic, religious education, physical education, art and PSHE sit alongside Hifz, Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, Aqeedah and Aadaab. That combination gives the academic day a particular religious and cultural shape.
Learning continues through leadership activity, careers workshops, wider reading, visits and school trips, inter-school sport and a biennial residential. These features belong to a 7-16 provision rather than a sixth-form or boarding route. The supported picture is therefore a boys' day school with a dual academic and Islamic Studies curriculum, a defined enrichment programme and a recent inspection outcome that remains important context.
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
- 44.4% grade 5+ in English and maths and 39.9 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Newham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 39.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 44.4%
- EBacc APS
- 3.93
- EBacc entry
- 77.8%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Newham 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
- 7-16
- Director of Education
- Mr Kazi Hussain
- Pupil roll
- 77 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Unit 3, 26 Maryland Road, Stratford, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- E15 1JW
- Area
- Newham
School leadership
- Director of Education
- Mr Kazi Hussain
School contact
- School phone
- 02085554260
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02085554260
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- 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
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
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 ?
- 39.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 44.4% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 44.4% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.93 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- ISI institution listing: ISI lists the school as an inspected institution, but no inspection report is currently published on its institution page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Hafs Academy handle admissions?
Hafs Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Hafs Academy?
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 Hafs Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Hafs Academy?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.