· NW6 6PF
Al-Zahra School is a small, independent girls' day school in North West London serving ages 8–18. As an Islamic-ethos institution, it integrates faith principles throughout its curriculum while maintaining a broad academic programme. The school emphasises pastoral care and community values within an intimate setting of around 124 pupils.
Who thrives here
Muslim girls seeking education rooted in Islamic principles, alongside families valuing single-sex schooling and close-knit community. The school suits pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes and clear pastoral oversight.
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134 Salusbury Road
NW6 6PF
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Day fees at Al-Zahra School are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25).
Al-Zahra School admits pupils at 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Al-Zahra School, 30.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Al-Zahra School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Al-Zahra School “Good” (2021).
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, family-like atmosphere owing to small size
✓Strong integration of Islamic values with academic learning
✓Attentive pastoral care and individual pupil support
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and extracurricular breadth compared to larger independents
!No Ofsted track record yet; school remains relatively new to broader awareness