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Afifah School

86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, M16 9GN

Afifah School is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, Trafford, with a published age range of 2-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-16 No sixth form listed No boarders Individual
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Individual
Age range
2-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
All standards Met

Overview

Afifah School has combined academic study with Islamic identity since its foundation in 2001. Its motto, "Path to Progress and Piety", captures a model in which personal, social and spiritual development sit alongside the English curriculum. Small classes, regular assessment, Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, prayer and Islamic conduct give the all-through school its particular rhythm.

At secondary stage, a three-year Key Stage 3 leads into a two-year GCSE programme. National Curriculum expectations are approached through investigation, reasoning, research, group work, independent study, educational visits and creative activity. English Language and Literature, mathematics, science and art have Key Stage 4 detail, alongside Arabic, Quran and Islamic Studies; some GCSEs may be taken early in Year 10.

Subject weeks, Quran competitions, visits, Year 10 work experience, GCSE booster classes, assemblies and charity campaigns extend that rhythm. Year 7 entry is partially selective and applications are direct, so the GCSE subject list, admissions assessment and early-entry timetable need confirming for the relevant cohort. Afifah is defined by keeping faith, classroom study and community activity together across the day.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
72% grade 5+ in English and maths and 52.2 Attainment 8

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Trafford and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Afifah School, Trafford, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
52.2
Grade 5+ English and maths
72%
EBacc APS
4.71
EBacc entry
40%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Trafford and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Afifah School, Trafford, and England. 70 60 50 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-16
Headteacher
Mr Abdul Huy Malek
Pupil roll
255 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, Trafford
Postcode
M16 9GN
Area
Trafford

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Abdul Huy Malek

School contact

School phone
01618721516

Admissions contact

Admissions team
School office
Admissions email
admin@afifah.co.uk
Admissions phone
0161 872 1516
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Annual High School tuition for the first child, inclusive of VAT, 2025/26.
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Secondary applicants sit Maths and English entrance examinations covering reading and writing. Year 7 uses a scaled-score threshold of 100, while Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark and previous-report review. New pupils are not admitted to Year 11.
Admissions note
Afifah accepts applications during the school year when places are available. Year 7 applicants sit Maths and English reading and writing tests and must achieve a scaled score of at least 100; Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark and previous-report review. New admissions are not accepted into Year 11. The current oversubscription order is not available online, so confirm it with the school office. No Year 7 intake number is published.

Afifah accepts applications during the school year when places are available. Year 7 applicants sit Maths and English reading and writing tests and must achieve a scaled score of at least 100; Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark and previous-report review. New admissions are not accepted into Year 11. The current oversubscription order is not available online, so confirm it with the school office. No Year 7 intake number is published.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Published entrance standard

    Year 7 applicants must achieve a scaled score of at least 100 in the published Maths and English assessment. Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark and previous-report review.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Secondary applicants sit Maths and English entrance examinations covering reading and writing. Year 7 uses a scaled-score threshold of 100, while Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark and previous-report review. New pupils are not admitted to Year 11.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
2 papers
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Paper 1

    Maths, English

    Year 7 entrance examination

    Year 7 applicants sit Maths and English examinations covering reading and writing. Admission requires a scaled score of 100 or above; no provider, duration or paper format is published.

  2. Paper 2

    Maths, English

    Years 8-10 entrance examination and report review

    Applicants to Years 8-10 sit Maths and English examinations covering reading and writing, with a 40% pass mark. Attendance, behaviour and assessment information from the previous academic report is also reviewed.

Published assessment components

Maths and English are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • Maths

  • English

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. High School applications

    Applications currently accepted

    Use the current High School for Girls form. No closing date or assessment date is listed.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Obtain the high-school application form

    Request the current high-school application form from the school office before applying.

    Check the application page
  2. 2

    Submit the form and supporting records

    Email the completed form to admin@afifah.co.uk or deliver it to the school, with a birth certificate or passport, the latest academic report and relevant immigration documents where applicable.

    Check submission requirements
  3. 3

    Complete the secondary entrance examination

    Year 7 applicants sit Maths and English reading and writing tests and must reach a scaled score of 100; Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark with report review.

    Read the entrance rules
  4. 4

    Receive the admissions decision

    Eligible applicants are considered for available places. The current oversubscription order is not available online, so confirm it with the school office.

    Review the admissions procedure

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
52.2 Attainment 8
GCSE results
72% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
72% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
4.71 EBacc APS

Inspection
View report
All standards Met

Latest inspection: 5 March 2024

Quality of education
2
Behaviour and attitudes
2
Personal development
2
Leadership and management
2
Early years provision
2

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-03-05. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Afifah School handle admissions?

Afifah School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Afifah School?

1. Obtain the high-school application form: Request the current high-school application form from the school office before applying. 2. Submit the form and supporting records: Email the completed form to admin@afifah.co.uk or deliver it to the school, with a birth certificate or passport, the latest academic report and relevant immigration documents where applicable. 3. Complete the secondary entrance examination: Year 7 applicants sit Maths and English reading and writing tests and must reach a scaled score of 100; Years 8-10 use a 40% pass mark with report review. 4. Receive the admissions decision: Eligible applicants are considered for available places. The current oversubscription order is not available online, so confirm it with the school office.

When are the key dates for Afifah School?

High School applications: Applications currently accepted

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Afifah School?

Afifah School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 5 March 2024.