Al-Zahra School, Queens Park
Al-Zahra School is an independent school for girls aged 8 to 16 in Queens Park. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al-Zahra School in detail
Al-Zahra School in its own words
In its own words: "The Al-Khoei Foundation is the proprietor of Al-Sadiq School and Al-Zahra School. Founded in 1989 by the late spiritual leader of Shia Muslims, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayed Abulqasim Al-Khoei, this international, non-profit organisation seeks to address the welfare of Muslim communities, and in particular Shia Muslims, around the world."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Al-Zahra School; a bastion of academic striving and spiritual serenity for the young ladies under its banner. Named after Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra (p.b.u.h), the daughter of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h); our vision is to pursue excellence in education, unwavering God consciousness and service to the community."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
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-Zahra 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-Zahra School are Al-Sadiq School (under 0.1 miles); Islamia School for Girls' (under 0.1 miles); Brondesbury College London (0.2 miles, selective); and The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran (0.7 miles, Requires improvement).
Al-Sadiq SchoolIslamia School for Girls'Brondesbury College LondonThe School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (30.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brondesbury Park Rail Station, about 120 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brooksville Avenue, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1347 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Brent (744), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 6 July 2021, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageAt a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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-Zahra School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Al-Zahra School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Al-Zahra School.
- AlghadeerAt the school · Not yet graded
- DAREManor Activities Centre380m away · Not yet graded
- Club Excel @ Queens Park Community School640m away · Not yet graded
- DAREManor Activities Centre860m away · Not yet graded
- ARK Franklin Play Centre900m away · Not yet graded
- Club Sporters & Leisure Limited900m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 59
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 51 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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
49%
Available places
103 pupils
210 places
107 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Queens Park
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Queens Park
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
30.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
0
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Al-Zahra School
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Questions parents ask about Al-Zahra School
What are GCSE results like at Al-Zahra 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-Zahra School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Al-Zahra School last inspected?
Al-Zahra School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra 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.
Does Al-Zahra School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Alghadeer (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Al-Zahra School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 51 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al-Zahra School?
Al-Zahra School is at 134 Salusbury Road, Queens Park, NW6 6PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)