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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.

96

Pupils

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Overview & data

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

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
6.25%
EHC plans
1.04%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Arabic

Popular GCSE subjects

Social Science: CitizenshipReligious StudiesPhysicsMathematicsHistoryEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageChemistryBiologyArabic

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.