Azhar Academy Girls School
Azhar Academy Girls School is a well-established Islamic school located on Tennyson Road, E15, committed to nurturing confident, knowledgeable, and morally grounded young women within a strong Islamic environment.
“May Allaah Subhanahu wa ta’ala establish as many religious schools as possible in and around London so that our younger generation may attain an Islamic education & upbringing according to authentic Islamic traditions.”
Shaykh al-Hadith Hadhrat Yusuf Motala
About Our School
Founded In
2003
Total Students
450
Full National Curricullum + Hifz and Aalimah Studies
Established in 2003, Azhar Academy Girls School has been serving the Muslim community for over two decades by providing a high-quality, values-based education rooted in Islamic principles.
Alongside the full National Curriculum, we offer Aalimah studies and Hifz of the Qur’an Shareef, ensuring that students receive both academic excellence and strong Islamic grounding.
The school currently operates as a 3-form entry, with a total capacity of 450 students, enrolling up to 90 pupils per year (30 pupils per class).
Alhamdulillah, we have secured permission to expand to a 5-form entry school by utilising both our Tennyson Road and Romford Road sites. This expansion will allow us to support a growing community and increase our total capacity to approximately 750 students.
AAGS Graduates July 2025
Students doing Hifz
Girls in Alimah Class
Aalimah Graduates
Hifz Graduates (Girls)
Our Mission
With sincerity and for the pleasure of Allah (SWT), and in close collaboration with parents and the wider community, our mission is to establish and promote a school that:
Provides a broad and balanced education within a strong Islamic framework
Instils Islamic values, character, and discipline in every student
Enriches the wider school and local community
Promotes community cohesion, responsibility, and service
Inspires awareness of duty towards Allah, His Noble Messenger ﷺ, and humanity
We strive to create an environment where every student feels supported, inspired, and empowered to excel both academically and spiritually.
Our School at a Glance
Take a look at our vibrant and engaging school environment.























Ofsted Report
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
The quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection
Outstanding
Does the school meet the independent school standards?
Yes