Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
London · E7 9NB
Quwwat-ul-Islam Girls' School is an independent, day-only all-through school for girls in Waltham Forest, East London, serving a primarily Muslim community. The school emphasises Islamic values alongside a British curriculum, offering specialist Qur'anic memorisation (Hifdh) classes and explicit focus on cultural capital and British values. With 215 pupils across nursery to GCSE, it operates as a faith-centred institution balancing secular academic standards with religious and moral education.
- →Faith-based Islamic education integrated with British National Curriculum
- →Specialist Hifdh (Qur'anic memorisation) programme for committed students
- →Small school size enabling personalised pastoral care and community feel
- →Emphasis on love of reading and cultural capital alongside traditional subjects
Who thrives here
Muslim families seeking a girls' school with Islamic ethos and values-driven education; pupils who benefit from a smaller, community-focused environment; girls whose families prioritise religious education alongside academic rigour.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
16 Chaucer Road, Forest Gate
London
E7 9NB
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School?
Day fees at Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School are approximately £5,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School?
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School's exam results?
At Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School, 21.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School a boarding school?
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School “Good” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic values integration and cultural identity affirmation
✓Personalised care and attention in small school setting
✓Specialist Hifdh programme for serious students of Qur'an
✓Community-focused, family-oriented environment
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected — limited external validation of standards
!Limited public information on academic outcomes, co-curricular breadth, or competitive opportunities
!Small pupil cohort may constrain peer diversity and social scope
!Website suggests early-stage development; facilities detail sparse