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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Islamia School for Girls' is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, 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
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Islamia School for Girls'
On this page
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.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Islamia School for Girls' belongs to a wider story that began with the foundation of Islamia Primary School in 1983; the girls' secondary setting opened in 1989. Its current route is focused and clear: girls aged 11 to 16 move through Years 7 to 11 in a Muslim day-school environment on Salusbury Road, without boarding or a sixth form.
Academic emphasis is visible in the 2024/25 cohort figures: pupils sat an average of nine GCSEs, 95% of entries achieved grades 9-5, and 60% of all grades were 9-7. These are cohort measures rather than a description of every individual pupil, but they give useful context for the intensity of the secondary offer and its examination focus.
Islamic identity runs through academic study, pastoral care, student development and the wider culture. The school is part of a group of related Islamia settings, so the girls-only age range and Salusbury Road identity matter when comparing the provision. Applications are made directly, with an application process, prospectus, fees and financial-support information available for families considering 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
- 91.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 65.2 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Brent and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 65.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 91.3%
- EBacc APS
- 6.17
- EBacc entry
- 69.6%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Brent 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 Amzad Ali
- Pupil roll
- 108 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 129 Salusbury Road, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- NW6 6PE
- Area
- Brent
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Amzad Ali
School contact
- School phone
- 02073723472
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@islamiaschools.com
- Admissions phone
- +442088304522
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Girls 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 ?
- 65.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 91.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 91.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 6.17 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 Islamia School for Girls' handle admissions?
Islamia 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 Islamia School for Girls'?
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 Islamia School for Girls'?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Islamia School for Girls'?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.