Madani Secondary Girls' School, London
Madani Secondary Girls' School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Madani Secondary 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 Madani Secondary 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 Madani Secondary Girls' School are Daffodil Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles); Buttercup Primary School (0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Date Palm Primary (0.1 miles, Outstanding); and Al-Mizan School (0.2 miles, Good, selective).
Daffodil Preparatory SchoolButtercup Primary SchoolDate Palm PrimaryAl-Mizan School
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Madani Secondary Girls' School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (89%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 0% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 3 pupils (1.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Whitechapel Underground Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Road (E1), 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
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 January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where pupils thrive both academically and personally. The school has high ambitions for all girls and teaches them to think critically about the world around them while respecting different cultures and beliefs. Teachers are subject experts who help pupils build knowledge progressively, and the school provides excellent pastoral support alongside strong academic teaching.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes to learning across the school, with sixth form students and Year 11 prefects acting as excellent role models
- Outstanding personal development through citizenship curriculum, mock elections, and school council that teaches about human rights, diversity and respect
- Well-designed curriculum with clear progression of knowledge - pupils build understanding progressively from Year 7 to Year 11
- Expert subject teachers who deliver knowledge clearly with strong emphasis on key vocabulary and memory retention activities
- Strong support for pupils with additional needs, including extra reading support and tailored sixth form curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers rely too heavily on formal assessment points rather than checking understanding regularly during lessons
- Pupils don't always receive clear, direct feedback between assessment points about what they need to improve
- Teachers sometimes move on to new learning before identifying gaps in pupils' knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Mock elections, homework club run by Year 11 pupils, school council, visiting speakers, work experience opportunities, careers trips
Madani Secondary Girls' School is a small, nurturing Muslim faith school for girls aged 11-18 that has been rated Good overall. The school emphasizes developing pupils' self-esteem, compassion and integrity, with excellent behaviour and outstanding personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Madani Secondary Girls' School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 474
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 65
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 474 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 65 serious and 408 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
82 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 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
68%
Available places
244 pupils
360 places
116 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
1
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
244
Total Pupils
0
Boys
244
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Madani Secondary Girls' School
What are GCSE results like at Madani Secondary 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 Madani Secondary 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 Madani Secondary Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Madani Secondary Girls' School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
Does Madani Secondary Girls' School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in January 2025, Madani Secondary Girls' School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Madani Secondary Girls' School?
Madani Secondary Girls' School has around 244 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Madani Secondary Girls' School?
Madani Secondary 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 Madani Secondary Girls' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 474 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 65 serious and 408 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 82 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Madani Secondary Girls' School?
Madani Secondary Girls' School is at Myrdle Street, London, E1 1HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)