Azhar Academy Girls School

Overview

The report describes a "friendly and welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and behaviour is "exemplary". Leaders prioritise both personal development and academic success, ensuring pupils achieve very well by the time they leave. The school meets independent school standards and is judged as Outstanding across all categories.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "securely implemented" with knowledge "sequenced effectively" and content revisited regularly to aid retention.
• Pupils receive "effective help and support" for special educational needs and disabilities, with staff trained by experts to make appropriate adaptations.
• Reading is highly prioritised, with phonics teaching "matched precisely" to pupils’ knowledge, helping them quickly develop "reading confidence and fluency".
• Personal development is "exceptionally well thought through", teaching Islamic and fundamental British values alongside age-appropriate relationships education.
• Pupils are "motivated and enthusiastic to learn", showing high attendance and active engagement in community support projects.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.