Hafs Academy, London
Hafs Academy is an independent school for boys aged 7 to 16 in London.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hafs Academy 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 Hafs Academy 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 Hafs Academy are Azhar Academy Girls School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School (1 mile, Good); Noor Ul Islam Primary School (1.1 miles, Good); and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School (1.2 miles, Good, selective).
Azhar Academy Girls SchoolQuwwat Ul Islam Girls' SchoolNoor Ul Islam Primary SchoolLantern of Knowledge Secondary 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 railway station is Maryland Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chobham Road, 180 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hafs Academy creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils enjoy learning and have strong positive relationships with staff. The school has made good progress redesigning its curriculum and has strong subject knowledge among teachers. Pupils receive excellent support with reading and effective help with individual needs, and they develop positive attitudes towards learning alongside their daily Islamic studies.
Key Strengths
- Positive behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, friendly, and proud of their shared values
- Effective reading support - pupils read confidently and those needing help receive effective support
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and safe, welcoming environment
- Ambitious curriculum recently redesigned to align with national curriculum expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not routinely check pupils' understanding during lessons or address misconceptions, causing knowledge gaps
- Learning activities are not consistently designed to help pupils practise and master knowledge in sufficient depth
- School leaders and trustees lack clear, shared expectations for education quality and strategic plans to embed training in daily practice
- Pupils struggle to retain and apply what they have learned
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils very well and ensuring they are safe in school.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing club, football club, work experience, talks from external speakers, careers fair
Hafs Academy is a welcoming and inclusive independent school for boys aged 11-16 that has shown some positive developments since its previous inadequate rating, but requires improvement in the overall quality of education and leadership.
At 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 Hafs Academy 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
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hafs Academy.
- School Friend Clubs @ ColegraveAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Wright Education Limited At Maryland Primary School/children Centre510m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Stratford Study Centre590m away · Not yet graded
- Impact Academies & Camps at Stratford660m away · Not yet graded
- Stepping Stones Childcare700m away · Not yet graded
- Premier@Chobham700m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 107 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
20 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 Newham is 110 (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
23%
Available places
77 pupils
330 places
253 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Newham council
Places available
4,792
Applications
3,682
Got 1st preference
74.5%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
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
77
Total Pupils
77
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 Hafs Academy
What are GCSE results like at Hafs Academy?
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 Hafs Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Hafs Academy?
Hafs Academy has around 77 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hafs Academy?
Hafs Academy 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 Hafs Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: School Friend Clubs @ Colegrave (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 Hafs Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 107 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 20 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hafs Academy?
Hafs Academy is at Unit 3, 26 Maryland Road, London, E15 1JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)