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Al Risalah Secondary School
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Al Risalah Secondary School
- All-through
- Wandsworth SW17 7TJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop their knowledge progressively and achieve well by the time they leave.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and focused on learning with minimal disruption.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders identify pupils needing help and put support plans in place.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are subject specialists with high expectations for pupils' knowledge and achievements.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Purposeful checks on learning help adapt teaching for better understanding.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are knowledgeable and regularly trained, especially in Nursery provision. Some teaching adaptations need to better support individual needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents consulted on new RSE policy implementation.
Communication with Parents: School uses Ofsted Parent View for feedback and complaints.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils trust staff to deal with concerns appropriately; bullying handled swiftly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders plan ambitious sequences of learning and provide necessary training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is uncommon; pupils are taught about it and staff respond swiftly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School complies with safeguarding requirements and the Equality Act 2010.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Daily sports activities and various trips, including media company visits.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School encourages reading for pleasure; well-stocked library available.
Outdoor Facilities: Limited space; uses local park for PE and social times.
Career Counselling Services: Broad careers programme offers impartial information about various careers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Nursery prepares children effectively for future learning.
Support for SEND: SEND children quickly identified and supported with adapted teaching and external help.
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of subjects that align with independent school standards.
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About Us
Al Risalah Secondary School is a All-through, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 182 students from age 3-16 yr.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-16 | 2-16 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 69% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 42.90% |
| Day Fees | - | £548 to £4,800 | £6,715 to £8,595 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 28.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 37.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 100% | 30.46% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 19.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.44 | 2.78 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 26.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 30.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 38.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 100% | 31.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 16.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 22.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.01 | 2.88 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.69% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 105 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 96% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.69% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 29.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 13 | 25.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 7 | 37.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 28.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 14 | 12.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% 4 | 18.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 95 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.88% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.19% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 28 | 26.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 16 | 36.96% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 27% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 14 | 13.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% 9 | 18.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.5 | 2.67 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.77% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.54% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.54% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 41.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 94% | 31.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 64% | 18.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 20.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 49.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.15% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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