Al-Madani Girls School, Slough
Al-Madani Girls School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Slough. It has a Muslim religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al-Madani Girls 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-Madani Girls 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-Madani Girls School are Al-Madani Independent Grammar School (0.5 miles, Good, selective); Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation (0.8 miles); Dair House School (1.9 miles); and Caldicott School (2.2 miles).
Al-Madani Independent Grammar SchoolIslamic Shakhsiyah FoundationDair House SchoolCaldicott School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (1.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burnham (Berks) Rail Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burnham Lane (near), 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year 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 September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Al-Madani creates a welcoming community where girls thrive academically and personally. Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, with older pupils supporting younger ones and creating strong friendships described as having 'lots of sisters at school'. The school combines academic success with excellent character development, teaching pupils to be active citizens who care about others.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour shaped by strong school values of mutual respect and courtesy
- Excellent reading skills across the school with pupils being fluent, motivated readers with strong comprehension
- Outstanding personal development including learning about diverse faiths, British values, and online safety
- Effective use of questioning and recapping to help pupils remember learning well
- Strong community awareness with pupils contributing meaningfully to local causes
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons have tasks and activities that do not clearly link to intended learning outcomes, limiting how well pupils learn
- In a small number of subjects, staff lack adequate clarity, guidance and support to deliver the curriculum effectively, leading to inconsistent pupil experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Al-Madani Girls School is an independent Islamic secondary school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Slough that has been judged as Good overall. Pupils achieve well academically and across the wider curriculum in a happy, harmonious school community.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Al-Madani Girls School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 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
80%
Available places
64 pupils
80 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slough
Across Slough council
Places available
2,589
Applications
2,239
Got 1st preference
68.7%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Slough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
1.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
0
Boys
64
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Al-Madani Girls School
What are GCSE results like at Al-Madani Girls 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-Madani Girls 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-Madani Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Madani Girls School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Al-Madani Girls School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Al-Madani Girls School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al-Madani Girls School?
Al-Madani Girls School has around 64 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al-Madani Girls School?
Al-Madani Girls 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-Madani Girls School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al-Madani Girls School?
Al-Madani Girls School is at 339 - 341 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)