Madani Academy

URN: 140624 • Portsmouth PO1 4JZ

Overview

Name
Madani Academy
URN
140624
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mohammad Rahman (since 2025)
Telephone
02392830764
Website
Visit
Address
Merefield House, Portsmouth PO1 4JZ

Summary

Madani Academy is an independent mixed school located in the centre of Portsmouth, established in September 2014. It is the first Muslim faith school in the area and currently accommodates 57 pupils, with a capacity for 185. The school has a strong foundation in primary education, having received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in June 2019. In July 2021, the Department for Education granted permission to expand into a Girls Secondary School.

The academy aims to provide high-quality education while integrating the Department of Education’s National Curriculum with Islamic values. The school fosters a nurturing and safe environment, promoting a sense of community among students and staff. Dedicated educators work continuously to enhance the quality of care and education offered to all students.

Madani Academy encourages parental involvement and invites families to learn more about the school through its prospectus or by arranging visits. The school prides itself on being a warm and vibrant community, committed to the holistic development of its pupils.

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Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
185
Pupils
57
Boys
18
Girls
39
FSM %
Open date
2014-02-26
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 57 18 39 185
2024-09-11 60 17 43 185
2023-09-11 44 15 29 185 0.00
2022-09-11 44 15 29 185 0.00
2021-09-11 37 14 23 185 0.00
2020-09-11 45 13 32 45 0.00

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