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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, Salford, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- 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 ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
Torah-centred yeshivah preparation is the defining thread of Ahavas Torah Boys Academy, also known as Mechinah L'Yeshivah Ahavas Torah. Bnei Torah leadership and high-standard Chinuch sit at the centre of a boys' secondary education, giving the provision a religious purpose that is more revealing than its Salford location.
The relationship between staff and pupils is central to the academy's model. Mechanchim Talmidei Chachomim work with each boy and build a kesher, or connection, linking close adult guidance to preparation for yeshivah life. Teaching, religious formation and personal care are intended to operate together.
The academy serves boys aged 11 to 16, without boarding or a sixth form. The available official information does not establish individual subjects, qualifications, facilities, co-curricular activity or admissions timings, so those details cannot be assumed from its religious identity or age range. What is clear is a small secondary setting organised around Chinuch, Bnei Torah leadership and close staff-pupil connection.
Key points
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
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Rabbi Dovid Abenson
- Pupil roll
- 73 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 483 Bury New Road, Manchester, Salford
- Postcode
- M7 3NJ
- Area
- Salford
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Rabbi Dovid Abenson
School contact
- School phone
- 01615374030
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 0161 537 4030
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessments, interviews, registration dates, fees, scholarships and bursaries should be checked on the school website.
- Admissions note
- An application form, admissions stages, eligibility and priority criteria, admissions documents and a Year 7 intake number are not available online. Contact the school directly for the current route.
An application form, admissions stages, eligibility and priority criteria, admissions documents and a Year 7 intake number are not available online. Contact the school directly for the current route.
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
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy currently uses Apply direct to school.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Contact the school about admissions
No application form or staged admissions route is available online; contact the school by telephone before applying.
Visit the school website
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 17 June 2025
- Quality of education
- 4
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 3
- Personal development
- 4
- Leadership and management
- 4
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-06-17. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Ahavas Torah Boys Academy handle admissions?
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Ahavas Torah Boys Academy?
1. Contact the school about admissions: No application form or staged admissions route is available online; contact the school by telephone before applying.
When are the key dates for Ahavas Torah Boys Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Ahavas Torah Boys Academy?
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 17 June 2025.