Al-Khair School
Croydon, Croydon, Greater London · CR0 6BE
Al-Khair School is a small independent school for boys in Croydon, with around 96 pupils on roll and an intake from age 11. Faith and language sit at the heart of the curriculum, with Arabic taught alongside subjects such as Religious Studies and Citizenship. Led by headteacher Mrs Bayan Mahmood and inspected by the ISI, the school's intimate size means a close-knit community where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. Families drawn to a values-led education in a compact setting will find much to consider here.
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 96
- Location
- Croydon, Croydon, Greater London
- Website
- alkhairschool.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Bayan Mahmood
Latest results
Attainment 8
35.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
36%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results currently sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 35.8 trails the national figure of 46.9, and 36% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. GCSEs are offered across a broad spread of subjects, including the three separate sciences, History, English Literature and Language, Mathematics and Arabic. Around 6% of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.25%
- EHC plans
- 1.04%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-centred boys' school where Arabic and religious study run through daily life. Attainment lags the national picture, so parents should weigh academic results against the school's distinctive ethos and personal scale.
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Al-Khair School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Al-Khair School located?
Al-Khair School is located at 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BE.
What type of school is Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School has approximately 96 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.