Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is an independent school in Manchester for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has a Islam religious character. It has 145 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is Good, from an inspection in November 2010. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.3, and 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2010. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Address | Hartley Hall Alexandra Road South Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Manchester Lancashire M16 8NH |
| Phone | 01618607676 |
| Reference Number | 131979 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys provides a good quality education within a supportive Islamic environment for its students aged 11 to 16. With a roll of 162 students, all of whom are British Muslims from diverse ethnic backgrounds, the school has shown satisfactory progress since its last inspection in 2008. The spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of the students is strong, fostering good behavior and active participation in school life. The educational offerings, including a good curriculum and quality teaching, ensure that students make good progress in their academic pursuits, with some achieving exceptionally well.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Oct 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality education is provided to students.
- Strong emphasis on spiritual, moral and cultural development.
- Good curriculum based on National Curriculum with clear objectives.
- Quality of teaching and assessment is good and has improved.
- Good careers advice provision starting from Year 9.
- Good provision for physical education and sports activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient health and safety measures and training.
- Lack of facilities for students to shower after PE lessons.
- Limited awareness of current affairs among students.
- Inadequate student involvement in school decision-making.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 21.4% of pupils at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is Good, from an inspection in November 2010.
When was Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys last inspected by Ofsted?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys was last inspected in November 2010.
How many pupils does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys have?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys has 145 pupils on roll.
What age range does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys cover?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.3, and 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is at Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8NH.