Al-Khair Secondary Girls
109-117 Cherry Orchard, London, CR0 6BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 9 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this close-knit school community. The school instils a strong sense of shared values, such as respect and tolerance. Staff make sure that pupils are kept safe here and that they feel comfortable talking to trusted adults about any concerns. Pupils' conduct in lessons and around the school is orderly. They are courteous to staff and each other. Pupils on the school council suggest school improvements to the school and organise charity fundraising events. Older pupils, including those who are prefects, support younger pupils by listening to them read. Pupils work hard. They are typically ambitious for their futures and have clear aspirations to work towards. Through the enrichment programme, pupils are introduced to a wide variety of sporting activities, including fencing, jiu-jitsu, archery and golf. The school organises some educational outings to enhance pupils' learning and broaden their experiences, including visits to an art gallery, various museums and the Houses of Parliament. Staff provide opportunities for pupils to deepen their learning beyond the academic curriculum and to work together on projects. For example, many pupils take part in an annual civil-engineering competition, applying their knowledge from study of subjects such as mathematics and physics.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' checks of pupils' understanding in lessons and strategies to adapt teaching effectively are variable. This means that sometimes misconceptions go unchallenged and learning is sometimes not adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. Leaders should ensure that pupils' learning is routinely checked and that teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Actions taken to address poor attendance are not taken as soon as possible. This means that poor attendance persists for some pupils. Leaders should sharpen systems to identify patterns of poor attendance quickly and formalise support as soon as possible where necessary to improve overall attendance rates.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
18 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
91 pupils on roll, with places for 100
Schools near Al-Khair Secondary Girls
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 35.8 |
| Ark Blake Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.6 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 36.5 |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bayan Mahmood
- Phone
- 02086628664
- Address
- 109-117 Cherry Orchard, London, CR0 6BE
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 147027
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.