- Location
- London
- Age range
- 3–16
- Attendance
- Day school
About Azhar Academy Girls School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Azhar Academy Girls School stands as a beacon of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing young minds in a supportive and inspiring environment. With...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Azhar Academy Girls School is an Islamic independent school for girls in central London, founded in 2000 by the Azhar Academy charitable trust. The school operates today on a campus in Tower Hamlets and educates around 618 girls ages 11-19. The Principal is Wahida Begum. The school operates a full secular curriculum (taught in English) alongside Islamic studies and Arabic, with the school's combined Islamic-and-academic profile producing a strong UK university (particularly medical-schools) pipeline. The school is inspected by Ofsted as an independent faith school and is a member of the Association of Muslim Schools.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 2000 — 26-year history
- Girls-only ages 11-19 with ≈618 pupils
- Set in central London (Tower Hamlets)
- Islamic foundation; full curriculum of secular subjects alongside Islamic studies
- Ofsted and Association of Muslim Schools accredited
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 3–16
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mrs Rookshana Adam
- Religious ethos
- Islam
- Listed inspectorate
- Ofsted
Subjects and qualifications
- Arabic (Quranic Arabic)
- Islamic studies
- English (statutory)
- Mathematics (statutory)
- Sciences (statutory)
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- Ofsted (as an independent faith school)
- Association of Muslim Schools (AMS)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- UK universities (Russell Group)
- Islamic studies institutions
- Medical schools (significant Muslim-girl medical-schools pipeline)
Alumni notes
- Old Azhar girls active in UK Muslim community life
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Wahida Begum (Principal)
- Founded
- 2000
- Religious ethos
- Islamic (Sunni)
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 618
- Boys
- 102 · 16.5%
- Girls
- 516 · 83.5%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 14 · 2.27%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 1 · 0.16%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Azhar Academy Girls School?
Azhar Academy Girls School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located near London in Greater London. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Azhar Academy Girls School?
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Most families apply to Azhar Academy Girls School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What age do pupils join Azhar Academy Girls School?
Entry to Azhar Academy Girls School is generally for pupils aged 3-16, with places available at key entry points.
Is Azhar Academy Girls School a day or boarding school?
Azhar Academy Girls School is a day school.
Is Azhar Academy Girls School selective?
Azhar Academy Girls School may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford
- Town / locality
- London
- County
- Greater London
- Region
- London
- Postcode
- E15 4DR
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
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