Al-Burhan Grammar School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Al-Burhan provides a top-quality education where pupils are expected to work hard and respond exceptionally well to these high expectations. The school excels at developing confident, articulate young women who understand the importance of respect, kindness and making positive contributions to society. Pupils leave the school exceptionally well-prepared for their next steps, with strong academic achievement and the maturity to make ambitious plans for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally high academic standards with ambitious, well-designed curriculum that exceeds national requirements
- Excellent behaviour and conduct, creating a calm, orderly learning environment where pupils feel safe and happy
- Strong subject knowledge among staff with effective teaching and close monitoring of pupil progress
- Comprehensive personal development programme with strong moral purpose that builds character and resilience
- Thoughtful careers guidance helping pupils make informed decisions about their future
Areas for Improvement
- School aims to further strengthen pupil voice and leadership roles beyond current provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular updates on safeguarding guidance and all required checks on adults completed correctly.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating club, pupil-led clubs and societies
Al-Burhan Grammar School is a selective independent day school for girls aged 11-16 that has been rated Outstanding across all areas. The school maintains exceptionally high academic standards and provides pupils with a supportive environment where they thrive both academically and personally.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£1,800/term
£5,400/yr
Registration fee
£300
Deposit
£400
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
114 pupils
160 capacity
46 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
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Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Yarnfield Primary School
Acocks Green Primary School
The Olive School, Birmingham
Al-Furqan Primary School
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
The Oaklands Primary School
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Cedars Academy
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Al-Ameen Primary School
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