Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Croydon, Greater London · CR0 6BE
A small independent girls' school in Croydon, Al-Khair Secondary educates around 97 pupils and offers a faith-informed education with Arabic woven into the curriculum. With entry at age 11 and a roll well under a hundred, classes are intimate and the atmosphere close-knit. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Bayan Mahmood and inspected by the ISI. It suits families seeking a values-led setting with personal attention rather than the scale of a larger institution.
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 97
- Location
- Croydon, Greater London
- Website
- http://alkhairschool.org.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Bayan Mahmood
Latest results
Attainment 8
52.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
44%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit above the national benchmark on one key measure and just below on another, which gives a balanced picture of academic standing. The average Attainment 8 score of 52.8 is comfortably ahead of the national average of 46.9, suggesting solid progress across the broad GCSE range. The headline English and Maths grade 5+ figure of 44% trails the national average of 47% by a small margin. The subject offer spans the sciences, humanities and a notable emphasis on English, Religious Studies and Arabic.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.15%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-centred girls' school where above-average Attainment 8 results meet a close community and a distinctive Arabic offering.
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Al-Khair Secondary Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Al-Khair Secondary Girls located?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is located at 109-117 Cherry Orchard, CR0 6BE.
What type of school is Al-Khair Secondary Girls?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Al-Khair Secondary Girls?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls has approximately 97 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.