All-ThroughgirlsOfsted · Good

Al Risalah Secondary School

London · SW17 7TJ

AAB+ A-level

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9–7 GCSE

20.3%

Day fees

£6k

Inspection

Good

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Al Risalah Secondary School is an all-through independent day school for girls located in Tooting, South London, with an Islamic educational ethos. The school serves pupils from age 3 through to A-level, offering entry at multiple points across the primary and secondary phases. As an inspected-independent school not yet assessed by Ofsted, it operates within the independent sector oversight framework and serves a diverse, predominantly Muslim student community.

  • →Islamic values-based education integrated across the curriculum
  • →All-through provision from nursery to sixth form in a single community
  • →Smaller pupil cohort allowing closer pastoral attention and individualised approach

Who thrives here

Girls from Muslim families seeking an Islamic educational environment; pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes and values-based education; families living in or near Tooting seeking a day school option.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Number of pupils182
Age range3–18
GenderGirls
Day fees£6k/yr
Settingurban
LocationSchool is well-served by London Underground (Northern Line stations) and bus routes serving South London; within reasonable travel for families across South and Central London.
EthosIslamic

Contact & visit

145 Upper Tooting Road

London

SW17 7TJ

02087676057
Mrs Neena Lone, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Tooting Broadway8 min
Tooting Bec10 min
Balham12 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Al Risalah Secondary School?

Day fees at Al Risalah Secondary School are approximately £6,000 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Al Risalah Secondary School?

Al Risalah Secondary School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Al Risalah Secondary School's exam results?

At Al Risalah Secondary School, 20.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Al Risalah Secondary School a boarding school?

Al Risalah Secondary School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.

What is Al Risalah Secondary School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Al Risalah Secondary School “Good” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Strong Islamic values integration and faith-centred community

✓Caring, attentive pastoral care in smaller school setting

✓All-through provision creating continuity from early years through A-level

Common concerns

!Lack of Ofsted inspection history limits independent validation of academic standards and safeguarding

!Limited visibility of co-curricular breadth and facilities typical of larger independent schools