• The school is respectful, community rooted and family orientated, and aims to combine a secure atmosphere with purposeful academic learning.

• Will suit families wanting a small London school where cultural continuity, faith and a close community atmosphere matter a great deal.

Admissions at The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran feel niche and community specific, and should appeal to families seeking a small London day school with a clearly Islamic and Iranian cultural backdrop. The school should suit parents who value continuity of language, values and routine alongside a mainstream academic core.

Scholarships are not central here. Families choose the school for its scale, community feel and cultural fit than for an awards culture, so practical conversations about day-to-day provision matter more.

The current picture needs careful reading. Recent reports suggest that pupils value the school's family atmosphere, but the latest monitoring trail also shows that not all checked standards were being met, so families should ask direct questions about current provision and improvement work.