The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010). Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- This is a Islam 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
62.2
18.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
40.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 61%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Fozia Bani (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hartley Hall, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Hulme's Grammar School
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CHS South
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St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Wilbraham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chorlton High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Loreto High School Chorlton
Secondary · 1.5km away
Old Moat Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2010. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys take?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is in Manchester, M16 8NH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys have a sixth form?
No, Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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