Located in Queen's Park, Al-Sadiq School offers a distinctive education that fuses Islamic values with the National Curriculum for boys aged 3 to 16. Operating alongside its sister school, Al-Zahra, it provides a co-educational setting in the early years before moving to single-sex education from Year 3. The school is academically ambitious, with recent GCSE results placing it comfortably above the national average, yet it remains deeply rooted in its community, prioritising spiritual development alongside worldly success.
The school occupies a converted site on Chevening Road, where the atmosphere is described by visitors as calm, orderly, and respectful. Mr Seyed Alireza Khoei, the Head Teacher, leads an institution where faith is not an add-on but the lens through which life is viewed. The school motto—Ilm (Knowledge), Iman (Faith), Amal (Action)—permeates the daily routine, from the midday Zuhr prayers to the emphasis on Akhlaq (moral character) in the classroom.
Unusually for a London day school, the structure shifts with the child. Nursery to Year 2 is co-educational, allowing for a softer start to school life. From Year 3, boys are taught separately, a model the school believes removes distractions and allows for tailored teaching strategies. While facilities are compact compared to out-of-town independent schools, the site includes specialist science laboratories and ICT suites essential for its academic delivery.
Academic performance is a clear strength. In the most recent published results, the school achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.8, significantly exceeding the England average of 46.2. This indicates that students achieve nearly a grade and a half higher across their best eight subjects than peers nationally.
The school ranks 647th in England for GCSE outcomes (FindMySchool ranking) and 6th in Brent, placing it in the top tier of schools locally.
Proficiency in the core curriculum is evident. The Average Point Score for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) was 5.6, well above the national average of 4.08. These figures reflect a curriculum that does not shy away from traditional rigor; students are well-prepared for transition to competitive sixth forms.
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The curriculum follows the National Curriculum but is enriched significantly by Islamic studies. Teachers balance the demands of GCSE specifications with a broader intent to develop "God-conscious" citizens.
In the primary phase, the focus is on securing literacy and numeracy early, with Arabic introduced from the start. By the secondary phase, the pace accelerates. Teaching is described in recent inspection reports as effective, with staff demonstrating strong subject knowledge. The February 2025 ISI inspection found that the quality of education meets all standards, noting that teaching enables pupils to make good progress.
Wellbeing at Al-Sadiq is framed through the concept of Tarbiyah (nurturing). The school is small enough that staff know pupils and their families well, creating a cohesive community feel. The inspection noted that the shared faith of the community underpins decision-making, ensuring pupils develop firmly grounded spiritual and moral values.
Behaviour is excellent. The values taught at home are reinforced at school, creating a seamless expectation of conduct. Bullying is rare, and the school uses restorative approaches when conflicts arise.
The extracurricular programme is designed to complement the academic core.
A forum where students engage with ethical and political issues, developing articulation and confidence.
The Robotics Club allows students to apply coding and engineering skills practically.
While on-site space is limited, the school utilises local facilities for football and cricket fixtures.
Annual Qur'an competitions and Tajweed classes allow boys to deepen their religious practice.
Fees are competitive for a London independent school. For the 2024/2025 academic year, fees ranged from £1,250 per term in Reception to £2,330 per term in secondary years. This equates to approximately £3,750 to £6,990 annually, plus VAT where applicable.
It is mixed (co-educational) from Nursery to Year 2. From Year 3 to Year 11, it becomes boys-only. Its sister school, Al-Zahra, caters to girls from Year 3 onwards on the same site but in separate classes.
Applications are made directly to the school office. For Year 7 entry, students must sit entrance assessments in English, Maths, and Science. Registration typically closes in the winter term prior to September entry.
Yes. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, ensuring students are prepared for standard GCSEs. This is supplemented by a specific curriculum for Islamic Studies, Qur'an, and Arabic.
*Bursaries may be available for eligible families.
Basis: per term
Admission is by application directly to the school. The process is selective for the secondary phase.
The school day typically runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm. There is no official school bus service; most families live locally or use the excellent transport links, with Brondesbury Park and Queen's Park stations nearby. Wraparound care details are not widely published; families needing extended hours should check directly with the office.
Single-sex education. From Year 3 onwards, boys are educated separately from girls. Families seeking a co-educational environment throughout primary and secondary years should consider if this model suits their son.
Faith commitment. The school is unapologetically Islamic. The curriculum, calendar, and daily routine revolve around the faith. While open to all, families must be fully supportive of this ethos to thrive here.
No Sixth Form. Education stops at 16. Students must move to other colleges or schools for A-levels. The school supports this transition, and the strong GCSE results ensure boys are attractive candidates for selective sixth forms.
Al-Sadiq School offers a robust academic education wrapped in a supportive, faith-based environment. It proves that traditional values and modern exam success are not mutually exclusive. Best suited to Muslim families who want their sons to achieve high grades without compromising their religious identity. The main challenge is the lack of a sixth form, requiring a move at 16.
Yes. The school meets all independent school standards as of the February 2025 ISI inspection. Academically, it performs strongly, with GCSE results consistently well above the national average (Attainment 8 score of 59.8).
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