Madani Academy, Portsmouth
Madani Academy is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Portsmouth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Madani Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Madani Academy are The Portsmouth Grammar School (1.3 miles); Portsmouth High School GDST (1.4 miles); Mayville High School (1.5 miles, selective); and Releasing Potential School (4.7 miles, Good).
The Portsmouth Grammar SchoolPortsmouth High School GDSTMayville High SchoolReleasing Potential School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 2 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fratton Road (e-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Madani Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1077 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Portsmouth (499), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: 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 · 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 October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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 Madani Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Madani Academy.
- Manor out of school scheme240m away · Not yet graded
- Manor Infants Holidays240m away · Not yet graded
- CM Sports Wrap Around & Holiday Club380m away · Not yet graded
- CM Sports Holiday Club530m away · Not yet graded
- Player Ready Portsmouth680m away · Not yet graded
- CM Sports Holiday Club720m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 26
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 113 slight.
26 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 13 on foot, 9 on a bicycle and 4 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 Portsmouth is 57 (the median across 67 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
38%
Available places
71 pupils
185 places
114 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth council
Places available
2,178
Applications
2,140
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
96.1%
All secondary applications across Portsmouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
2.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
71
Total Pupils
23
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Madani Academy
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Questions parents ask about Madani Academy
What is Madani Academy's Ofsted rating?
Madani Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
Does Madani Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Madani Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Madani Academy?
Madani Academy has around 71 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Madani Academy?
Madani 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 Madani Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Madani Academy: Manor out of school scheme (240m away, registered, not yet graded), Manor Infants Holidays (240m away, registered, not yet graded) and CM Sports Wrap Around & Holiday Club (380m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Madani Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 113 slight. 26 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 13 on foot, 9 on a bicycle and 4 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 Portsmouth is 57 (the median across 67 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Madani Academy?
Madani Academy is at Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)