Al-Madani Independent Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils are unequivocally proud of this ambitious and inclusive school. They are motivated to achieve well and be successful. Pupils understand the value of their academic work and approach all aspects of school life with tremendous respect and maturity. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are avid learners who happily meet their teachers' very high expectations. Pupils' exceptionally positive attitudes are further reflected in their excellent rates of attendance. Staff lead by example, preparing pupils to 'become leaders of the future'. They look after pupils well and make sure that pupils are safe. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils are the bedrock of this school's success. The school's religious ethos is the cornerstone of everyday life here. Pupils celebrate and capitalise on each other's rich cultural heritage and that of the school's staff. They learn about the major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism and make mature comparisons to their own Islamic faith. This teaches pupils to become well-rounded citizens, who are positively prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teachers do not check what pupils know and understand carefully enough before moving them on to more complex concepts. When this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers assess pupils' knowledge consistently well during lessons, and use what they learn to make good decisions about what to teach next.

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