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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Rochdale Islamic Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, 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
Rochdale Islamic 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 ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Discipline, respect and confidence give the boys' Rochdale Islamic Academy a clear educational centre. The setting serves boys aged 11 to 16 through Years 7 to 11, with an Islamic ethos and an aim of helping young men become responsible British Muslims. Its identity is both academic and communal, with the curriculum and daily culture working in the same direction.
A three-year Key Stage 3 leads into a two-year Key Stage 4. The programme is designed to provide breadth and depth, including wider access to science, another language and arts subjects, while PSHE supports preparation for later opportunities and responsibilities. Islamic education and assemblies sit alongside the academic route.
The wider ethos places weight on behaviour, tolerance, self-esteem and individuality. Community activity, student leadership and the expectation that pupils can become role models give those ideas practical form. The result is a boys' secondary environment in which character is treated as part of achievement, not as an optional extra.
Admission is direct for applicants aged 11 to 16. Pre-admission documents are followed by entrance examinations in English, mathematics and science, and applicants must agree to the school's rules. The provision is independent and day-only, with applications managed through the Taylor Street office.
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
- 75% grade 5+ in English and maths and 49.1 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2022/23 KS4 measures compared with Rochdale and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 49.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 75%
- EBacc APS
- 4.53
- EBacc entry
- 0%
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 Arif Pirbhai
- Pupil roll
- 75 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 36 Taylor Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
- Postcode
- OL12 0HX
- Area
- Rochdale
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Arif Pirbhai
School contact
- School phone
- 01706347344
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@riab.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01706347344
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
- 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 ?
- 49.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 94% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 75% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.53 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 18 March 2025
- 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 2025-03-18. 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 Rochdale Islamic Academy handle admissions?
Rochdale Islamic Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Rochdale Islamic Academy?
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 18 March 2025.