Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School

Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School is an independent Islamic school in Southall, London Borough of Ealing, West London, England. It is located on the second and third floors of the Abu Bakr Mosque.

History

The school opened in 2007.

Uniform Controversy

In 2013, the school attracted media criticism for its uniform policy. The school required all girls at the school to wear a headscarf at all times. It also required pupils to wear a navy blue burqa or jilbab when walking between lessons and when entering or leaving the school.

Employment Tribunal

In 2021, the school was sued by one of its employees for several issues, including making an unlawful deduction from her wages. The school agreed to pay the claimant £7.50 without admission of liability and the other issues were dismissed by the tribunal.