PrepCo-educationalOfsted · Not yet inspected

Alamiyah School

· RM8 2ES

Pupils

36

Day fees

£5k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

Alamiyah School is a small, coeducational day preparatory school in Hornchurch, East London, serving pupils aged 3–11. With only 36 pupils across its cohorts, it offers a highly personalised, intimate learning environment. The school appears to operate with a focus on individual attention and foundational academic and pastoral care, typical of independent prep schools in outer London. As it has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, prospective families should seek current references and transparency about curriculum design and safeguarding protocols.

  • →Very small cohort size enabling high staff-to-pupil ratios and individualised attention
  • →Day-only model suitable for local East London families avoiding boarding logistics
  • →Flexible entry points (ages 3, 4, 7, 8, 11) accommodating varied family timings
  • →Independent prep ethos focused on pastoral care and foundational skills

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from close, nurturing supervision and personalised teaching; younger learners establishing core literacy, numeracy and social skills; families seeking an intimate community-led environment over large institutional structures.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports44th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils36
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£5.4k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in Hornchurch (RM8 postcode), well-served by District Line; easily accessible for families across East London and Essex.

Contact & visit

113-115 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Essex

RM8 2ES

02085955999
Ms Saahera Motara, Head

Nearest stations

Hornchurch15 min
Upminster8 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Alamiyah School?

Day fees at Alamiyah School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Alamiyah School?

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

Is Alamiyah School a boarding school?

Alamiyah School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Highly personalised attention in tiny cohort

✓Strong pastoral care and welcoming community feel

✓Flexible entry ages accommodating family circumstances

Common concerns

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; safeguarding and quality standards cannot be independently verified

!Limited specialist facilities and breadth of cocurricular programmes typical of very small preps

!Uncertain trajectory and capacity for upper primary stretch