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Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School offers selective Year 7 entry through its own examination and interview.
Independent school · Slough
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Meet the school
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1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FE
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School offers selective Year 7 entry for September 2027. Year 6 applicants sit the school’s entrance examination; candidates who pass (70%+) proceed to an interview, and successful applicants are ranked for offers.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- Basic Islamiyat
The admissions process
- Year 6 exam covers Key Stage 2 material, with some Key Stage 3 questions
- English paper (about 2 hours), Mathematics papers (calculator and non-calculator; about 2 hours total), and Basic Islamiyat (about 30 minutes; sometimes assessed at Stage 2)
- A pass mark of 70% or more leads to a structured interview with the Head and another senior leader
- For September 2027 entry: application form available 14 September 2026; exam for current Year 6 pupils on 5 December 2026; registration deadline for this sitting 1 December 2026
- Results scheduled 14 January 2027; interviews 13–14 February 2027; offers 25 February 2027
Read the official details: Admissions information from Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
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Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Maths papers
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Before you apply
- Return the application form by email with proof of age, a recent photograph, proof of address and proof of the processing-fee payment.
- For the December 2026 Year 6 sitting, apply by 1 December 2026. The calendar’s October 2026 sitting is for existing Year 7–9 pupils.
Plusling’s guide to Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Entrance Exam Overview – Al-Madani Independent Grammar School Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
- Admissions Procedure – Al-Madani Independent Grammar School Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
- Admissions Calendar 2026–2027 Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
- Admissions policy 2025–2026 Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
- Application Form Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
- Al-Madani Independent Grammar School: school details Department for Education