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Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, M16 8NH
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, 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
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
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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.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is part of Manchester Islamic Educational Trust, alongside a girls' grammar school and a preparatory school. Its boys' 11-to-16 day route has neither boarding nor a sixth form, keeping the secondary experience focused and self-contained. Islamic principles shape both curriculum and expectation, rather than appearing as a separate adjunct.
Years 7 to 9 include Qur'an and Islamic Studies; in Years 10 and 11, Living Islam continues beside English, mathematics, science, humanities, languages, art and computer science. Pastoral care, character and service are treated as part of education, linking examination subjects to responsibility and faith. The resulting programme has a clear internal logic, but pupils need to plan their post-16 move elsewhere.
Entry begins in January. Candidates sit mathematics, English and Islamic Studies examinations before an interview with the Headteacher. A limited, means-tested MIET bursary fund is linked to entrance-examination results. Those defined stages give the 11-to-16 pathway a formal admissions structure as well as a distinctive curriculum.
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
- 92.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 62.2 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Manchester and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 62.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 92.9%
- EBacc APS
- 5.69
- EBacc entry
- 39.3%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Manchester 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
- Mrs Fozia Bani
- Pupil roll
- 145 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire
- Postcode
- M16 8NH
- Area
- Manchester
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fozia Bani
School contact
- School phone
- 01618607676
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admin@kdgb.miet.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01618607676
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
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 62.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 92.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 92.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.69 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 13 February 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 13 February 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys handle admissions?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 13 February 2024.