Al-Zahra School
Brent, Greater London · NW6 6PF
Al-Zahra School is a small independent girls' school in Brent, educating around 115 pupils within an intimate setting where each girl is known. Inspected by the ISI and led by Mrs Zamina Rizvi, it offers a faith-rooted education alongside the GCSE curriculum. Arabic is taught as a language, and the school admits girls at 11 with an 11+ entry process. With more than a fifth of pupils on SEN support, the small scale lends itself to close attention and pastoral care.
115
Pupils
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 115
- Location
- Brent, Greater London
- Website
- https://alzahra.asazs.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Zamina Rizvi
Latest results
Attainment 8
36.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
30%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 36.5 against a national figure of 46.9, and 30% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The curriculum leads to GCSE, with popular subjects spanning the sciences, mathematics, English language and literature, business studies, computing and Arabic. Religious Studies features prominently among pupils' choices, reflecting the school's faith ethos.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.61%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 22 May 2025
The last word
A small, faith-centred girls' school where individual attention is the defining feature. Families drawn to its ethos should weigh that against attainment figures that currently trail the national average.
The Passmate verdict
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Al-Zahra School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Al-Zahra School located?
Al-Zahra School is located at 134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF.
What type of school is Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School has approximately 115 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.