Azhar Academy Girls School
London, Newham, London · E15 4DR
Azhar Academy Girls School is an independent school for girls in the London borough of Newham, with around 618 pupils on roll. Led by Headteacher Mrs Rookshana Adam, it offers a faith-informed education alongside a broad GCSE curriculum. As a medium-sized independent school inspected by the ISI, it admits girls at age 11 and charges fees. Its academic results sit well above national benchmarks, marking it out as a strong performer.
618
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 618
- Location
- London, Newham, London
- Website
- www.aags.azharacademy.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Rookshana Adam
Latest results
Attainment 8
66.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
76%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes here are notably high: the average Attainment 8 score of 66.4 stands far above the national average of 46.9, and 76% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The curriculum spans the sciences, mathematics, humanities and languages, with popular subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, English Literature and Religious Studies. Both French and Arabic are taught. With only 2.27% of pupils on SEN support, the cohort is largely working at or above expected levels.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.27%
- EHC plans
- 0.16%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A girls' school where strong faith ethos meets results that comfortably outpace the national average. Families seeking academic rigour in an independent, single-sex setting will find much to consider here.
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Azhar Academy Girls School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Azhar Academy Girls School located?
Azhar Academy Girls School is located at Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford, London, E15 4DR.
What type of school is Azhar Academy Girls School?
Azhar Academy Girls School is an independent (fee-paying) school in London.
How many pupils attend Azhar Academy Girls School?
Azhar Academy Girls School has approximately 618 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.