Al-Khair School Preparatory School
36 Pitlake, Croydon, London, CR0 3RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Al-Khair School Preparatory School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 20 November 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils take pride in their learning and want to do well. They know that every member of staff cares for them and wants them to excel. As a result, pupils work hard, rise to these high expectations and achieve well. Pupils enjoy school, feel safe and get on well with each other. They describe Al-Khair as a place where everyone is welcome and valued. Pupils' good behaviour contributes to the school's positive atmosphere. Pupils show kindness and respect to others. They particularly enjoy assemblies. These are special occasions, where pupils come together to reflect on their own lives as well as the world around them. The school's broad and exciting curriculum is enriched in a variety of ways. For example, all pupils get the chance to visit places, such as theatres and museums. The school promotes pupils' self-esteem and confidence, particularly in public speaking. For example, pupils regularly take to the stage to recite poetry or to teach their peers about a famous person in history that they have researched. Pupils enjoy jobs such as 'line leaders' and prefects. Pupils in Year 6 happily give up some of their lunch breaks to help younger children learn to read.
What the school should improve
- In a few of the foundation subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember in each topic or unit of work. This sometimes affects how well pupils' knowledge develops. In these subjects, the school should identify precisely the essential knowledge that needs to be taught. The school should refine the checks on pupils' learning in these subjects to ensure that pupils have learned and remembered the important subject content.
- Occasionally, teaching is not adapted well to meet pupils' various needs and abilities. Sometimes, pupils are expected to complete tasks without having secured the prior knowledge that they need to be successful. This can hinder pupils' learning. The school should ensure that staff have the training and support that they need to be able to adjust teaching to meet pupils' needs. The school should ensure that activity choices help all pupils to achieve success.
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 320
Schools near Al-Khair School Preparatory School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| The Minster Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Almas Iqbal
- Phone
- 02086628664
- Address
- 36 Pitlake, Croydon, London, CR0 3RA
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 147184
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.