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Al Madina School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Al Madina School for Girls is an other independent not applicable school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

98

Pupils

120

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Al Madina School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Al Madina School for Girls?

The catchment area for Al Madina School for Girls is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Al Madina School for Girls is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Barking and Dagenham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Al Madina School for Girls: 120 places, 82% filled: places available

Al Madina School for Girls has a published admission number of 120 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barking and Dagenham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Barking and Dagenham school admissions →

Al Madina School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Victoria Road, 2 (Annex Building), Barking, IG11 8PY
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
136746

Other Not applicable Schools in Barking

If Al Madina School for Girls is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barking are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Al Madina School for Girls by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Al Madina School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Al Madina School for Girls?

The catchment area for Al Madina School for Girls is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Al Madina School for Girls oversubscribed?

Al Madina School for Girls has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.

What is the admissions policy for Al Madina School for Girls?

Al Madina School for Girls is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Barking and Dagenham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Al Madina School for Girls cover?

Al Madina School for Girls is a not applicable school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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