Al-Khair School, Croydon
Al-Khair School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Croydon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al-Khair School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Al-Khair School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Al-Khair School are Al-Khair Secondary Girls (under 0.1 miles, Good); Al-Khair School Preparatory School (0.8 miles, Good, selective); Aya College (Educational Provision) (0.9 miles, Requires improvement); and Croydon Metropolitan College (1 mile, Good).
Al-Khair Secondary GirlsAl-Khair School Preparatory SchoolAya College (Educational Provision)Croydon Metropolitan College
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Al-Khair School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 11 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is East Croydon Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leslie Grove (->s), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Al-Khair School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1155 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Al-Khair School provides a unique combination of academic rigour and faith education that pupils genuinely value. Staff know each pupil well and create a supportive environment where children can be themselves while meeting high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school goes beyond the classroom with enriching activities, career guidance, and a genuine focus on preparing young people for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care with positive relationships between staff and pupils who feel safe and known
- Broad curriculum offer including computer science GCSE, Islamic studies IGCSE, and excellent support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for behaviour and achievement that pupils consistently meet, with polite and articulate conduct
- Enriching extra-curricular activities and career preparation including work experience and employer interactions
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with zero tolerance for bullying and clear behaviour management systems
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently present information clearly or select appropriate resources, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge and recall
- Some tasks do not effectively help pupils learn and consolidate key information
- Staff need to implement the school's teaching methods more consistently so pupils can build knowledge over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and able to speak to any staff member about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Golf, horse riding, archery, jujitsu, cultural visits (Imperial War Museum, Royal Observatory), work experience, careers fairs, guest speakers
Al-Khair School is an Islamic independent day school for boys aged 11 to 16 that has been rated Good overall. The school successfully combines academic excellence with Islamic faith studies in a supportive community environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Al-Khair School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 127
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 127 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 112 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
91 pupils
105 places
14 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Croydon
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,025
Applications
4,184
Got 1st preference
71.2%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
91
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Al-Khair School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Al-Khair School
What are GCSE results like at Al-Khair School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Al-Khair School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Al-Khair School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Khair School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Al-Khair School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Al-Khair School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School has around 91 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Al-Khair School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 127 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 112 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al-Khair School?
Al-Khair School is at 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)