The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024). Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
3% 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
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Arif Pirbhai
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenbank Rd, Rochdale, OL12 0HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBernard - Green Corns
Independent · 1.1km away
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Independent · 1.1km away
Argyle - Green Corns
Independent · 1.1km away
South Parade Green Corns
Independent · 1.1km away
Saxon Road Green Corns
Independent · 1.1km away
Waidshouse Greencorns Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Granville Greencorns
Independent · 1.1km away
Hunt Close Greencorns
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rochdale Islamic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rochdale Islamic Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rochdale Islamic Academy take?
Rochdale Islamic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy is in OL12 0HZ, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rochdale Islamic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rochdale Islamic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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