The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.2
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Abdul Huy Malek
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSMS Changing Lives School
Independent · 399m away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 716m away
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary · 764m away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 805m away
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 902m away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Bede's College
Independent · 1.4km away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Afifah School a selective school?
Yes. Afifah School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Afifah School's Ofsted rating?
Afifah School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Afifah School?
Afifah School currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Afifah School take?
Afifah School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Afifah School?
Afifah School is in Manchester, M16 9GN, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Afifah School have a sixth form?
No, Afifah School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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