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Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PQ
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, Manchester, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Girls Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls 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
Daily prayer and Islamic Studies are integral to the timetable at Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls, where the faith mission joins academic learning to the development of Islamic faith and character. The selective day setting in Didsbury serves girls aged 11-16, has no sixth form and has no boarding.
The curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, ICT and business, art and design, humanities, PE, French, Arabic and Urdu. Religious Studies and Quran sit within that subject range, creating a broad academic route in which language, faith and examination preparation remain closely connected.
The 2025 performance tables give whole-cohort and subject-level GCSE results for 49 pupils, with entries covering English, mathematics, sciences, languages, religious studies, psychology, business and BTEC health and social care. Those figures belong alongside the stated broad and balanced curriculum rather than replacing the detail of the subject offer.
Admissions are direct. The main intake is in September, with in-year places possible where available; applicants sit an entrance examination and interview with the Head Teacher, after registration and proof of date of birth. Families need to check both the current availability and the requirements for the intended year.
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% grade 5+ in English and maths and 64.3 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Manchester and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 64.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 92%
- EBacc APS
- 5.52
- EBacc entry
- 28%
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
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Ms Jamila Kossar
- Pupil roll
- 264 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester
- Postcode
- M20 2PQ
- Area
- Manchester
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Jamila Kossar
School contact
- School phone
- 01618812127
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01618812127
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Girls 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
- 1
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 ?
- 64.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 92% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 92% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.52 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 28 April 2026
- 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 2026 records an inspection beginning 28 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls handle admissions?
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
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 Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 28 April 2026.