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School profile
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Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is a private secondary-stage school in Oldham, Lancashire, 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 ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
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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 ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest has a distinctly dual purpose: boys aged 11 to 16 study the secondary curriculum while building sustained knowledge of Islam and Arabic. The independent non-boarding school is based in Oldham and began operating in the early 2010s, with religious learning treated as part of the ordinary school week rather than an after-school addition.
GCSE English, mathematics, science and ICT sit alongside Islamic and Arabic studies. The Islamic strand covers beliefs and practice, the life of the Prophet, Qur'an and Hadith, Shariah and Muslim history. Pupils therefore work towards secondary qualifications while developing a structured body of religious knowledge and vocabulary.
The working day runs Monday to Friday from 08:15 to 15:00. MathsWatch, Seneca, KayScience and ReadTheory support classroom teaching, while the school's expectations place mental and physical wellbeing beside personal and spiritual development. The shape is focused and purposeful, with a boys-only community and a clear Islamic framework.
Year 7 is the main entry point. Applications are handled by the senior management team, and the admissions policy uses an admission test with sibling priority. The 28 November 2023 outcome was Good. Families considering a later entry need to ask about available places rather than assume a routine intake.
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
- 45.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 33.4 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Oldham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 33.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 45.5%
- EBacc APS
- 2.99
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Oldham and England.
School Local authority England
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
- Mr Salman Ahmed Chowdhury
- Pupil roll
- 67 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Plum Street, Oldham, Lancashire
- Postcode
- OL8 1TJ
- Area
- Oldham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Salman Ahmed Chowdhury
School contact
- School phone
- 01616274422
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@dhlnw.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01616274422
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 assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
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
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 33.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 59.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 45.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.99 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 28 November 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-11-28. 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 Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest handle admissions?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 28 November 2023.