The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, London
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an independent school for pupils aged 6 to 16 in London. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, ended in a report card: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Before that it was rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted report card
- 1 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran on 6 areas: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders have highly effective systems and procedures in place to support pupils to attend school regularly."
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils typically perform well in national assessments at the end of Year 6 and Year 11."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively over time in all subjects."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Staff identify any barriers to learning that pupils may have."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "The proprietor and other leaders understand the strengths and priorities across the school."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a personal development programme that builds pupils' knowledge and understanding over time."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that all staff develop the skills and expertise to consistently and precisely identify and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge"; "Leaders should continue to develop links with professional external organisations to support ongoing school improvement and the development of leadership at all levels".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran are Maida Vale School (0.2 miles, selective); Naima Jewish Preparatory School (0.3 miles); Islamia School for Girls' (0.7 miles); and Al-Zahra School (0.7 miles).
Maida Vale SchoolNaima Jewish Preparatory SchoolIslamia School for Girls'Al-Zahra School
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 their child is happy at the school (100%).
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 Underground station is Kilburn Park Underground Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pentland Road, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1717 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: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 5 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since January 2026 for independent schools)
Safeguarding standards met
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
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's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Pupils enjoy coming to this school each day. As a result, they attend regularly. Staff know the individual pupils very well and support them to feel a sense of belonging and security. This means that pupils feel safe in school. Pupils have extremely positive relationships with each other. They speak about a firm sense of community and a responsibility to look after each other. Older pupils act as very positive role models for those who are younger. Pupils have a great sense of pride in their community and feel included in all aspects of school life. Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to their learning. They have high aspirations and are committed to their studies during lessons. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. Teachers have the skills and expertise to ensure that pupils make positive progress through the curriculum. Pupils achieve well in national tests at the end of Year 6 and Year 11. This supports pupils to be ready for the next stage of their education. Staff identify pupils in the school who have barriers to their learning or wellbeing. They put bespoke support in place for these pupils to access the curriculum. This supports these pupils to make effective progress from their starting points. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school site. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are confident that this would be addressed by staff swiftly if it were to take place. Pupils are kind, confident and very polite. They learn about the importance of tolerance and have a firm understanding of different faiths and cultures. They are very well prepared for life in modern Britain. The school offers a broad range of wider opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils take part in various clubs including cooking, crochet and football.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that all staff develop the skills and expertise to consistently and precisely identify and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should continue to develop links with professional external organisations to support ongoing school improvement and the development of leadership at all levels.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 12 May 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, supportive community where pupils feel safe and valued. Behaviour is exceptional, attendance is well above average, and pupils develop strong character through high expectations and quality pastoral care. The school prepares pupils well for their next steps with solid achievement in national tests and excellent support for those who need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' attendance is significantly above the national average with highly effective systems in place
- Behaviour is exemplary across the school - pupils are mature, polite and respectful
- Safeguarding is strong with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Pastoral support and pupil wellbeing are of very high quality
- Pupils develop secure understanding of British values and are well prepared for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack precision when checking pupils' understanding, leading to occasional gaps in knowledge that are not identified quickly enough
- Links with external professional organisations could be widened to support further school improvement and develop leadership
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking club, crochet club, football club, work experience, careers fairs, theatre visits, museum visits, places of worship visits
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran is a well-performing school where pupils achieve well in national assessments and demonstrate excellent behaviour and attendance. Leaders have successfully addressed previous areas for improvement and created a safe, inclusive environment where pupils thrive.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Essendine W9560m away · Not yet graded
- Educating inspire create Maida Vale870m away · Not yet graded
- Asma Community Group LTD900m away · Not yet graded
- Pro Touch St Peters980m 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
- 78
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 66 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
13 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
89%
Available places
72 pupils
81 places
9 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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.
Inspection History(19)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
Independent School standard inspection
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
72
Total Pupils
33
Boys
39
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 The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
What is The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ofsted rating?
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2026, The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran?
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran has around 72 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran?
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 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 The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran: Junior Adventures Group @ Essendine W9 (560m away, registered, not yet graded), Educating inspire create Maida Vale (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and Asma Community Group LTD (900m 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 The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 66 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 13 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 The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran?
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran is at 100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)