Al Risalah Secondary School
London, Wandsworth, Greater London · SW17 7TJ
A small independent girls' school in Wandsworth, Al Risalah educates around 185 pupils from age 11 in an intimate setting where Islamic faith and academic ambition sit side by side. The compact size allows close attention to each girl, and Arabic features both as a taught language and a popular GCSE choice. Day fees of roughly £4,150 to £4,250 a year place it among the more affordable independent options, and the school is inspected by the ISI. It is led by headteacher Mrs Neena Lone.
185
Pupils
£4,250
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 185
- Location
- London, Wandsworth, Greater London
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Neena Lone
Latest results
Attainment 8
55.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
63%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 against the national 46.9, and 63% of girls securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. The GCSE offering reflects the school's character, with Religious Studies, Arabic, Mathematics, History and the two English subjects among the most popular. With SEN support running at around 6% of pupils, the small roll supports a personal approach to learning.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.95%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £4,150 - £4,250
The last word
A faith-centred girls' school that pairs affordable fees with results above the national average, well suited to families seeking an academic education grounded in Islamic values.
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Al Risalah Secondary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Al Risalah Secondary School located?
Al Risalah Secondary School is located at 145 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TJ.
What type of school is Al Risalah Secondary School?
Al Risalah Secondary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Al Risalah Secondary School?
Al Risalah Secondary School has approximately 185 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.