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Al-Khair Secondary Girls

Al-Khair Secondary Girls School is an independent school committed to excellent GCSE results, with 100% of students achieving grades 9-4 including maths and English in 2020-2021.

CroydonSeniorGirlsAges 4–11Day97 pupils
Day fees
£2,400 – £3,000
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
97
Founded
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

Independent girls prep school in Surrey for ages 4–11.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–11.
  • Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
  • Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
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About the head

Headteacher of Al-Khair Secondary Boys School, Croydon

At Al Khair School, enrichment activities foster holistic growth and personal development, promoting skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and leadership, to shape confident, capable, and empathetic individuals ready to meet global challenges.

Activities & co-curricular

sport

After School FootballFootballFootball (after school)GymnasticsGymnastics (after school)

drama

ArtDramaDrama (after school)

academic club

Arabic (Breakfast Club)CodingCoding (after school)English and Maths SupportEnglish and Maths Support (after school)English SupportHomework (after school)Homework ClubLegoMaths SupportPublic SpeakingPublic Speaking (after school)Public Speaking / DebatingQur’anQur’an (after school)Reading AmbassadorsSTEMSTEM (after school)STEM Club

service

Student CouncilStudent Prefects

other

ArtArt (after school)Breakfast ClubCookingCooking (after school)HomeworkHouse GroupsInterfaith School ForumLegoLego (after school)Public SpeakingQur'anQur’anRangersRangers (after school)Rangers (Outdoor / Nature)Reading AmbassadorsStudent CouncilStudent Prefects

Facilities

wellbeing

After School Care (15:00–18:00)Breakfast Club (07:00–08:00)Wrap Around Care

Latest exam results

Outcomes

Year 6 leaver outcomes for 2024-25 show students achieve Expected or Above Expected levels in English, Maths, and Reading according to nationally validated Puma/Pira assessments.

42%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2024 results

Recent coverage

Al-Khair Secondary Girls, an independent school in Croydon, Surrey, was inspected by Ofsted on 4 June 2024 and received a 'Good' rating. The school has 97 pupils, with a capacity of 100, and is led by Headteacher Mrs. Bayan Mahmood. In the 2024 GCSEs, the school achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.1, with 69.6% of students attaining grade 5 or above in English and maths. (eduscope.uk) The school has also applied to the Department for Education to increase its pupil capacity by five, with sufficient space and staff to accommodate the additional students.

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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
15 Nov 2025
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Registration windows
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2026-271 Sept 202515 Nov 2025TBCClosed

Fees

£2,400 – £3,000per year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

House system

TirmidhiMuslimBukhariAbu Dawud

Inspection

Ofsted 4 Jun 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Good
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Term dates 2024-25

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Where pupils go 2025 · 4 offers

Sandwell Academy
1 offer
Lordswood Boys School
1 offer
Redstone Academy
1 offer
Birchwood Girl's School
1 offer

Schools like Al-Khair Secondary Girls

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

87%

Al-Khair School

Croydon · Prep · Ages 4–16
£2,400 – £3,600
73%

Marymount International School

Kingston upon Thames · Senior · Ages 11–18
£39,540
69%

The Old Vicarage School

Richmond upon Thames · Prep · Ages 3–11
£9,900 – £20,970
68%

St Catherine's Bramley

Waverley · All Through · Ages 3–18
£11,055 – £27,540
68%

Woldingham School

Tandridge · Senior · Ages 11–18
£24,990 – £35,178
67%

Educare Small School

Kingston upon Thames · Nursery · Ages 3–11
£9,677

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Al-Khair Secondary Girls, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Al-Khair Secondary Girls best for?+

Independent girls prep school in Surrey for ages 4–11.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

No open days currently listed. Save this school and we'll email when booking opens, or contact admissions to ask about private tours.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at secondaryadmissions@alkhairschool.org.uk or phone on 0208 662 8664. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Al-Khair Secondary Girls — see the "Schools like Al-Khair Secondary Girls" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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