Al Risalah Boys' School, London
Al Risalah Boys' School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in London. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Al Risalah Boys' 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 Risalah Boys' 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 Risalah Boys' School are Al Risalah Secondary School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Finton House School (0.6 miles); Eveline Day School (0.7 miles); and Hornsby House School (0.9 miles).
Al Risalah Secondary SchoolFinton House SchoolEveline Day SchoolHornsby House School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Tooting Bec Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lynwood Road (SW17), 60 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 · 3 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
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 Risalah Boys' School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 305
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 44
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 305 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 44 serious and 261 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
54 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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
84%
Available places
109 pupils
130 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
109
Total Pupils
109
Boys
0
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 Risalah Boys' School
What are GCSE results like at Al Risalah Boys' 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 Risalah Boys' 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 Risalah Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Al Risalah Boys' School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
Does Al Risalah Boys' School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2023, Al Risalah Boys' School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al Risalah Boys' School?
Al Risalah Boys' School has around 109 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al Risalah Boys' School?
Al Risalah Boys' 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 Risalah Boys' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 305 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 44 serious and 261 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 54 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al Risalah Boys' School?
Al Risalah Boys' School is at 145 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)